Jacquelyn

French, feminine diminutive of Jacques

"supplanter"

Jacquelyn Origin and Meaning

The name Jacquelyn is a girl's name.

Jacquelyn is a feminine name of French origin, a variant spelling of Jacqueline, which is the feminine form of Jacques (the French equivalent of James). Ultimately, these names derive from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter.' Jacquelyn gained significant popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s, influenced by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The name offers a blend of classic elegance and femininity with its flowing sound and distinctive 'yn' ending, which differentiates it from the more common Jacqueline. While its usage has declined since its peak, Jacquelyn maintains appeal as a sophisticated name with vintage charm. Common nicknames include Jackie, Jack, Jacqui, and Lynn.

Jacquelyn Rank in US Top 1000

# 861 in the US

Popularity of the name Jacquelyn

• 879 Unique 2022

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Famous People Named Jacquelyn

• Jacquelyn Jablonski American supermodel
• Jacquelyn Ellen "Jaclyn" Smith American actress
• Jacquelyn Mitchard American novelist
• Jacquelyn Frank American romance novelist
• Jacquelyn Piro Donovan American actress and singer
• Jacquelyn Joy "Jacque" Mercer Miss America 1949
• Jacquelyn Faye "Jackie" Byrd daughter of country singer Tammy Wynette

The name Jacquelyn in Pop Culture

• Jacquelyn Scieszka character in the Netflix adaption of Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events"