Jackqulin
A feminine name derived from the masculine name Jacques, of French origin.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Jackqulin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jackqulin today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jackqulin births was 1965 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jackqulin. 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 Jackqulin is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Jackqulins were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jackqulin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1965
6 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1965 SSA rank
#6,076
Tracked since 1954
Popularity
Jackqulin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jackqulin from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jackqulin 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 Jackqulin 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 Jackqulin
The given name Jackqulin is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the 20th century as a combination of the more common names Jack and Jacqueline. Its origins are unclear, but it appears to be a blend of the English name Jack, which is a diminutive form of John, and the French name Jacqueline, which is the feminine form of Jacques.
While the name Jack has its roots in the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious," and can be traced back to biblical times, the name Jacqueline emerged in the Middle Ages as a French variant of the male name Jacques. Jacques, in turn, is derived from the Latin name Jacobus, which is the New Testament Latin form of the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows."
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that directly mention the name Jackqulin, as it is a relatively modern coinage. However, some notable individuals who have borne this name include Jackqulin Frost, an American artist known for her mixed media works, and Jackqulin Whitecotton, a former basketball player who competed in the Women's Basketball Association (WBA) in the late 1970s.
Another figure with this name is Jackqulin Hardin, an American actress who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "The Mentalist" and "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." Additionally, there is Jackqulin Nance, an American author and poet who has published several works, including "The Bone Truth" and "The Bones of My Children."
A notable historical figure with a similar name is Jacqueline de Longwy, also known as Jacqueline of Hainault (1401-1436), who was the Countess of Holland, Zealand, and Hainault from 1428 until her death. She played a significant role in the political and military conflicts of her time, including the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
While the name Jackqulin is a relatively modern creation, it draws from the rich heritage of the names Jack and Jacqueline, which have their roots in various cultural and linguistic traditions, spanning from ancient Hebrew and Latin to medieval French. However, its specific origin and the reasoning behind its coinage remain somewhat obscure.
People
Jackqulin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jackqulin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
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FAQ
Jackqulin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jackqulin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jackqulin 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Jackqulin a common name?
We classify Jackqulin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jackqulin most popular?
The single biggest year for Jackqulin was 1965, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jackqulin is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Jackqulin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jackqulin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jackqulin 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 Jackqulin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jackqulin 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 Jackqulin 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Jackqulin as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.