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

Popularity of Jacquelynn by gender

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

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 11 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jacquelynn.

The history of the first name Jacquelynn

The name Jacquelynn is a feminine given name derived from the French masculine name Jacques, which itself originated from the Hebrew name Jacob. The name Jacob means "supplanter" or "one who follows" in Hebrew.

The French form Jacques emerged during the Middle Ages, likely influenced by the Latin Jacobus. Jacques became a popular name in France and other French-speaking regions during the medieval period.

The feminine form Jacqueline first appeared in the 13th century, eventually leading to various spellings like Jacquelynn, Jacquelyn, and Jacquelin. These variants emerged as the name spread to English-speaking regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jacqueline dates back to the 14th century, when a French noblewoman named Jacqueline of Bavaria lived from 1401 to 1436. She was the Countess of Hainaut, Holland, and Zeeland.

In the 15th century, another notable figure named Jacqueline was Jacqueline of Luxembourg, who lived from 1416 to 1472. She was the Duchess of Bedford and played a role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France.

During the Renaissance period, Jacqueline Bouvier, who lived from 1929 to 1994, became a prominent figure as the wife of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Her maiden name was Jacqueline Lee Bouvier, and she was known for her fashion sense and cultural influence.

In the world of literature, Jacqueline Susann, who lived from 1918 to 1974, was an American author best known for her novel "Valley of the Dolls," which became a cultural phenomenon in the 1960s.

Another notable figure with the name Jacquelynn was Jacquelynn Underwood, an American Olympic gold medalist in track and field. She won the gold medal in the 800-meter run at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

While the name Jacquelynn has its origins in French and Hebrew roots, it has become a widely recognized and used name across various cultures and regions over the centuries.

Data source

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