Find out how popular the first name Jacklene has been for the last 6 years (from 1985 to 1990) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jacklene by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Jacklene is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1990, there were 9 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jacklene.

The history of the first name Jacklene

The name Jacklene has its roots in the ancient Germanic languages, where it was derived from the masculine name Jacob. Jacob itself is a biblical name, originating from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows."

In its earliest form, the name Jacklene was likely a feminine variation of the French name Jacques, which was the French equivalent of Jacob. This variation arose in the Middle Ages, with some of the earliest recorded instances of the name appearing in medieval French texts and records.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Jacklene was Jacklene of Burgundy (1293-1348), a French noblewoman and the wife of Philip VI of France. Another notable historical figure with this name was Jacklene of Hainault (1401-1436), a Dutch noblewoman and the wife of John IV, Duke of Brabant.

During the Renaissance period, the name Jacklene gained popularity across Europe, particularly in England and France. One of the most famous bearers of the name from this era was Jacklene Wilsford (1475-1537), an English courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine of Aragon.

In the 17th century, the name Jacklene was particularly popular among the French nobility. One notable figure was Jacklene de Bueil (1588-1651), a French courtier and mistress of King Henry IV of France. Another was Jacklene de Montpensier (1625-1693), a French princess and writer.

As the name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through colonization and migration. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in North America was Jacklene Garnier (1635-1690), a French settler in Quebec, Canada.

Throughout the centuries, the name Jacklene has been borne by numerous notable individuals across various fields, including writers, artists, and political figures. Some examples include Jacklene Kennedy Onassis (1929-1994), the former First Lady of the United States, and Jacklene Collins (born 1937), the English romantic novelist.

Data source

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