Jackaline
A feminine name derived from the French masculine name Jacques, meaning "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Jackaline. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jackaline today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jackaline births was 1934 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jackaline. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Jackaline is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Jackalines were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jackaline. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1934
6 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1982 SSA rank
#11,117
Tracked since 1934
Census
Jackaline in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 176 people with the first name Jackaline, which placed it at #41,537 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#41,537
National first-name rank
People counted
176
176 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
43.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jackaline
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jackaline is Hispanic at 43.8%. The next largest groups are White (37.5%) and Black (13.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jackaline described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jackaline at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino43.8% · 77
- White37.5% · 66
- Black or African American13.1% · 23
- Two or more races4.5% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 2
Popularity
Jackaline: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jackaline from the 1930s through to the 1980s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 12 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Jackaline remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jackaline by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jackaline during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jackaline
The name Jackaline is a variant spelling of the name Jacqueline, which originated from the French feminine form of the male name Jacques. Jacques, in turn, derives from the Latin name Jacobus, the New Testament form of the Hebrew name Ya'akov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows."
The name Jacqueline first gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages, particularly after the 12th century. It was often bestowed upon girls born into noble or aristocratic families, as it carried connotations of refinement and sophistication.
One of the earliest known references to the name Jacqueline can be found in the medieval text "Roman de la Rose," a famous French allegorical poem written in the 13th century. In this work, the character Jacqueline is portrayed as a virtuous and desirable young woman.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jackaline or its variants. One of the most famous was Jacqueline of Hainaut (1401-1436), a Dutch noblewoman who became the Countess of Holland, Zeeland, and Hainaut through her marriage to John IV, Duke of Brabant.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (1929-1994), the former First Lady of the United States and wife of President John F. Kennedy. Her elegance, fashion sense, and dedication to preserving historic landmarks earned her widespread admiration and cultural significance.
In the world of literature, Jacqueline Susann (1918-1974) was an American author best known for her controversial and bestselling novel "Valley of the Dolls." Her works explored themes of fame, addiction, and the dark side of the entertainment industry.
The name Jackaline has also been borne by notable figures in the arts, such as Jacqueline du Pré (1945-1987), a renowned British cellist whose exceptional talent and tragic struggle with multiple sclerosis made her a legendary figure in classical music.
Another famous Jackaline was Jacqueline Cochran (1906-1980), an American aviator who broke numerous records and became the first woman to break the sound barrier. Her achievements paved the way for women in the field of aviation and aerospace.
While the name Jackaline has its roots in French and Hebrew origins, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity in various parts of the world, reflecting its enduring appeal and historical significance.
People
Jackaline + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jackaline as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jackaline: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jackaline?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jackaline going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Jackaline a common name?
We classify Jackaline as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jackaline most popular?
The single biggest year for Jackaline was 1934, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jackaline is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jackaline in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 176 people with the name Jackaline, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #41,537 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jackaline in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jackaline?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jackaline appears almost entirely female. Of the 180 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jackaline?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jackaline is Hispanic at 43.8%. The next largest groups are White (37.5%) and Black (13.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jackaline most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Jackaline in the 2020 Census, accounting for 43.8% (77 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jackaline in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jackaline a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jackaline in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jackaline still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jackaline in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jackaline can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Jackaline?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.