Jacqueline: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JAK-wuh-lin · 3 syllables
Jacqueline means “heel”, from French and Hebrew.
From French Jacqueline, a feminine diminutive form of Jacques (“James”), from Hebrew (ya'akov, “Jacob”), from the root (‘akev, “heel”), because the biblical patriarch Jacob was born just behind Esau, and was grasping Esau’s heel in an effort to prevent him from being born first.
- Meaning
- heel
- Origin
- French, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- JAK-wuh-lin
- US rank (2025)
- #558
- US babies a year
- about 730 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1960
- Style
- Vintage, Classic
- Nicknames
- Jackie
How popular is Jacqueline?
Jacqueline was the #558 name in the US in 2025, given to 541 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 55% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1960.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #558 |
| Scotland | #992 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| Canada | #826 |
How old are people named Jacqueline?
Half of US adults named Jacqueline are older than 48; most are between 23 and 79. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Jacqueline
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Jacqueline have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Jacqueline
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Janine
- Francine
- Yvette
- Marlene
- Stephanie
- Valerie
- Mimi
- Sharon
- Julienne
- Suzanna
- Colette
- Michelle
- Denise
- Charlene
- Darlene
- Julianne
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Questions about Jacqueline
What does the name Jacqueline mean?
Jacqueline means “heel”. It comes from French and Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Jacqueline?
Jacqueline is pronounced JAK-wuh-lin.
How popular is the name Jacqueline?
Jacqueline was the #558 name in the US in 2025, given to 541 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 55% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1960.
How old are people named Jacqueline?
Half of US adults named Jacqueline are older than 48. Most are between 23 and 79.