Jacquelyn

Meaning of Jacquelyn

Jacquelyn means "supplanter." It is the feminine form of Jacques, which is the French version of Jacob.

Jacquelyn has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jacquelyn

After ranking as high as #359 in 2000, Jacquelyn has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Jacquelyn

• Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
  Former First Lady of USA
• Jaclyn Smith
  Actress, Charlie's Angels
• Jacqueline Bisset
  English Actress
• Jaclyn Hill
  Beauty YouTuber and Entrepreneur
• Jacqueline Emerson
  Actress and singer

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Questions about the name Jacquelyn

What does the name Jacquelyn mean?

Jacquelyn means jacquelyn means "supplanter." it is the feminine form of jacques, which is the french version of jacob, and it comes from French origins.

Is Jacquelyn a boy's or a girl's name?

Jacquelyn is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jacquelyn?

Jacquelyn did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Jacquelyn most popular?

Jacquelyn peaked at #359 in 2000.