Find out how popular the first name Jacquline has been for the last 45 years (from 1974 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jacquline by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Jacquline is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jacquline.

The history of the first name Jacquline

The name Jacquline has its origins in the French language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is a feminine form of the masculine name Jacques, which is derived from the Latin name Jacobus, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." The name Jacobus, in turn, comes from the Hebrew name Ya'akov, which is the name of one of the biblical patriarchs, Jacob.

In the early days, Jacquline was primarily used in France and other French-speaking regions. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in various historical documents and records. One notable early bearer of the name was Jacquline de Chevreuse, a French noblewoman who lived in the 16th century.

As the name Jacquline spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Jacqueline, Jacquelyne, and Jaclyn. These variations emerged due to regional dialects and linguistic differences among different cultures.

Throughout history, several influential women have borne the name Jacquline. One of the most famous is Jacquline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (1929-1994), the wife of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and a prominent figure in American culture and fashion. Another notable Jacquline is Jacquline Cochran (1906-1980), an American aviator who was the first woman to break the sound barrier.

In the field of literature, we have Jacquline Woodson (born 1963), an American writer and recipient of numerous literary awards, including the prestigious Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award. The world of music also has its share of Jacqulines, such as Jacquline du Pré (1945-1987), an English cellist widely regarded as one of the greatest classical musicians of the 20th century.

In the realm of science, Jacquline Hewitt (born 1958) stands out as an American astrophysicist and the first tenured African American woman professor in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Department of Physics.

While the name Jacquline has French roots, it has gained widespread popularity across various cultures and regions, transcending its origins and becoming a beloved name for girls worldwide.

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