Jacqueli
A feminine name of French origin meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows".
Name Census estimates that about 150 living Americans carry the first name Jacqueli. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jacqueli today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacqueli births was 1989 (157 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacqueli. 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.
People living today
150
~ 1 in 2,285,029 Americans
Peak year
1989
157 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1989 SSA rank
#1,077
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Jacqueli: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jacqueli 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 Jacqueli during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 157 | 157 |
Geography
Where Jacquelis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jacqueli
The given name Jacqueli has its origins in the Latin language, with roots dating back to ancient times. The name is derived from the Latin word "jacere," which means "to lie down" or "to recline." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were born in a reclining or lying position during childbirth.
In the early medieval period, the name Jacqueli gained popularity in various regions of Europe, particularly in France and Italy. It was often used as a diminutive or variant of the more common name Jacques, which was the French form of the Latin name Jacobus (Jacob).
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jacqueli can be found in a 12th-century French manuscript, where it was used to refer to a noblewoman from the Île-de-France region. This historical reference suggests that the name was in use among the aristocratic classes of that era.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Jacqueli. One such figure was Jacqueli de Blois (1155-1202), a French noblewoman and countess of Champagne, who played a significant role in the cultural and political affairs of her time.
In the 15th century, Jacqueli de Montbel (1430-1492) was a renowned French scholar and writer, known for her contributions to the Renaissance literary movement. Her works, which explored themes of love and courtly life, were highly influential during her lifetime.
Another notable figure was Jacqueli de Rohan (1520-1587), a French noblewoman and abbess of the Fontevraud Abbey. She was renowned for her piety and her efforts to reform the religious order she oversaw.
In the 17th century, Jacqueli Arnauld (1591-1661) was a French theologian and prominent figure in the Jansenist movement, a Catholic reform movement that emphasized predestination and divine grace.
During the 19th century, Jacqueli Clément (1835-1887) was a French writer and journalist who gained recognition for her works focused on social and political issues, particularly women's rights and education.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse contexts in which the name Jacqueli has been used throughout the centuries, spanning various regions, social classes, and fields of endeavor.
People
Jacqueli + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jacqueli 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
Jacqueli: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jacqueli?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 150 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacqueli 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 2,285,029 US residents.
Is Jacqueli a common name?
We classify Jacqueli as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 157 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jacqueli most popular?
The single biggest year for Jacqueli was 1989, when 157 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacqueli is about 37 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 Jacqueli in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jacqueli a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacqueli 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 Jacqueli still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jacqueli 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 Jacqueli 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 are named Jacqueli?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.