Find out how popular the first name Jacqulyn has been for the last 42 years (from 1974 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jacqulyn by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Jacqulyn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jacqulyn.

The history of the first name Jacqulyn

The name Jacqulyn is a feminine form of the French name Jacques, which is derived from the Late Latin name Jacobus, meaning "supplanter." Jacobus, in turn, is a Latin form of the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which translates to "he who follows" or "to follow after."

The name Jacqulyn emerged in the Middle Ages as a variant of the French name Jacqueline. The earliest recorded use of the spelling "Jacqulyn" dates back to the late 15th century in France, where it was used as a diminutive form of Jacqueline.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Jacqulyn was Jacqulyn de Verdun, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was the daughter of Jean de Verdun, a prominent knight and landowner in the region of Champagne.

In the 16th century, Jacqulyn de Rohan, a French aristocrat and courtier, served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici. She was known for her intelligence and wit, and her letters and writings from the court of King Henry II provide valuable insights into the life of the French nobility during the Renaissance period.

Jacqulyn Howard, an English poet and writer, lived in the 17th century and was a member of the literary circle surrounding John Donne. Her poetry collection, "The Blossom and the Bud," published in 1653, was widely acclaimed for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth.

In the 18th century, Jacqulyn Austen was a notable British writer and sister of the renowned novelist Jane Austen. While her own literary works were overshadowed by her sister's success, Jacqulyn played a significant role in preserving and promoting Jane Austen's legacy after her death.

Jacqulyn Eliot, an American artist and feminist activist, was born in 1845. She was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement and used her artwork to promote social and political causes, including the abolition of slavery and the fight for women's rights.

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