Find out how popular the first name Jaquelline has been for the last 5 years (from 1996 to 2000) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jaquelline by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Jaquelline is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2000, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jaquelline.

The history of the first name Jaquelline

The given name Jaquelline is derived from the Old French name Jacqueline, which ultimately traces its origins back to the Late Latin name Jacobus, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows". Jacobus was a medieval Latin form of the Biblical name Jacob, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "he who supplants" or "he who follows".

The name Jaquelline first rose to prominence in medieval Europe, particularly in France and England, where it was a feminine form of the more common masculine name Jacques. In the 12th century, the name Jacqueline was borne by Jacqueline of Bavaria, a German noblewoman who was the Countess of Holland and Hainaut.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaquelline can be found in the 14th century, when Jaquelline de Plessis, a French noblewoman, lived during the reign of King Charles VI of France. Another notable bearer of the name was Jaquelline of Hainaut (1401-1436), a Dutch noblewoman who was the Countess of Holland, Zeeland, and Hainaut.

In the 15th century, Jaquelline of Bavaria (1401-1436) was a German noblewoman who was the Duchess of Burgundy and Countess of Holland, Zeeland, and Hainaut. During the same century, Jaquelline de Lalaing (1424-1470) was a French noblewoman and lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie of Anjou.

In the 16th century, Jaquelline de Rohan (1520-1587) was a French noblewoman and the Countess of Laval. She was a prominent figure during the French Wars of Religion and was known for her support of the Huguenot cause.

The name Jaquelline has been borne by many notable individuals throughout history, including Jaquelline Cochran (1906-1973), an American aviator and one of the pioneers of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) during World War II. Another famous bearer of the name was Jaquelline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (1929-1994), the wife of former United States President John F. Kennedy and a renowned fashion icon.

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