Jackeline first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Jackeline has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Jackeline

A feminine name derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious".

Popularity of Jackeline by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jackeline is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 31 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jackeline.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 31
2022 0 36
2021 0 53
2020 0 56
2019 0 50
2018 0 64
2017 0 84
2016 0 71
2015 0 132
2014 0 116
2013 0 126
2012 0 118
2011 0 164
2010 0 198
2009 0 247
2008 0 233
2007 0 232
2006 0 254
2005 0 220
2004 0 256
2003 0 261
2002 0 222
2001 0 250
2000 0 319
1999 0 172
1998 0 153
1997 0 178
1996 0 174
1995 0 132
1994 0 114
1993 0 121
1992 0 124
1991 0 115
1990 0 123
1989 0 94
1988 0 101
1987 0 61
1986 0 48
1985 0 48
1984 0 59
1983 0 53
1982 0 54
1981 0 39
1980 0 36
1979 0 35
1978 0 31
1977 0 26
1976 0 37
1975 0 35
1974 0 46

The history of the first name Jackeline

The name Jackeline derives from the French feminine form of the masculine name Jacques, which in turn originates from the Late Latin name Jacobus, meaning "supplanter". Jacobus itself stems from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, borne by the Biblical patriarch Jacob. The name Jackeline first appeared in the Middle Ages, around the 12th century, as a variant spelling of the French Jacqueline.

Jackeline's roots can be traced back to ancient times, as Jacob was one of the most prominent figures in the Old Testament. The name held significance in Jewish and Christian traditions, with Jacob being regarded as the father of the twelve tribes of Israel and an important ancestor of Jesus Christ.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jackeline can be found in the 13th-century French epic poem "Le Roman de la Rose", where a character named Jackeline is mentioned. In the 15th century, Jackeline of Bavaria (1401-1436), a Duchess of Austria and Duchess of Styria, bore this name.

Throughout history, several notable women have carried the name Jackeline. Jackeline Bracamontes (born 1979) is a Mexican actress and model, known for her roles in telenovelas. Jackeline Byrne (1780-1857) was an Irish writer and philanthropist who published several works on religious and social topics.

Another remarkable figure was Jackeline Briskin (1927-2014), an American labor leader and activist who served as the director of the United Farm Workers of America for several decades. Jackeline Caouette (born 1992) is a Canadian singer and songwriter who gained recognition for her participation in the reality show "La Voix".

Lastly, Jackeline RenterĂ­a (born 1985) is a Colombian model and actress, best known for her work in television series and her participation in beauty pageants, where she was crowned Miss Colombia in 2004.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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