How Many People Are Named Jacqueline?

Complete statistics for the name Jacqueline: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jacqueline
Very Rare
Hebrew

Jacqueline means 'supplanter' in Hebrew and has a timeless charm. It's rare, with just 1 in 970 Americans bearing this name, making it stand out among the crowd. The majority of people named Jacqueline are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1964.

~226
Living in US
1 in 1,466,590
Americans
1964
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Charismatic
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

450,877
Worldwide Bearers
#254
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
32,804
🇲🇽 Mexico
31,493
🇨🇦 Canada
28,938
🇨🇭 Switzerland
27,457
🇭🇹 Haiti
27,349
🇹🇿 Tanzania
26,996
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
24,016
🇩🇪 Germany
21,060
🇵🇪 Peru
17,146
🇪🇨 Ecuador
15,861

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,048 (0%)
♀ Female
339,069 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 58
59,352
Would be under 30 (14%)
152,438
Would be 30–60 (36%)
215,139
Would be over 60 (50%)

All 426,929 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1964

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
67
Modern Appeal
33
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jacqueline Through the Generations

Jacqueline's journey through the generations shows a name that peaked in 1964 with 12,024 births, but now sees a decline in usage. Today, there are 340,117 people named Jacqueline living in the United States, with a notable age skew towards those over 60. This makes up half of all Jacquelines, indicating a strong connection to an earlier era when the name was more popular.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 52,353
New York 44,636
Illinois 26,996
Texas 25,974
Pennsylvania 24,255
Ohio 19,122
Michigan 16,939
New Jersey 16,923
Massachusetts 13,326
Florida 12,911

⭐ Famous People Named Jacqueline

Jacqueline is a given name, the French feminine form of Jacques, also commonly used in the English-speaking world. Older forms and variant spellings were sometimes given to men.…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jacqueline's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Jacqueline

How Many People Have the Name Jacqueline?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 226 people in the United States currently share the name Jacqueline. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,466,590 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jacqueline a Common or Rare Name?

Jacqueline is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jacqueline Mean?

Jacqueline means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jacqueline in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Jacqueline Most Popular?

The name Jacqueline reached peak popularity in 1964, with 12,024 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jacqueline?

Approximately 226 people named Jacqueline live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 226. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,466,590 Americans.

Is Jacqueline a rare name?

Jacqueline is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,466,590 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jacqueline mean?

Jacqueline means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jacqueline more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jacqueline are male and 100% are female.

When was Jacqueline most popular?

Jacqueline peaked in 1964 with 12,024 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US226
All-Time Births226
1 in X1 in 1,466,590
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age58
Peak Year1964
World Rank#254
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.