How Many People Are Named Jacqueline?

Complete statistics for the name Jacqueline in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Jacqueline
Uncommon
426,929
Estimated People
1 in 773
1 in X Americans
1964
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Meaning
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
1,391 (0%)
♀ Female
425,538 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 58

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 487
Alabama 7,169
Arkansas 2,787
Arizona 4,460
California 52,353
Colorado 4,147
Connecticut 6,225
DC 4,095
Delaware 1,152
Florida 12,911
Georgia 8,765
Hawaii 1,191
Iowa 4,319
Idaho 1,047
Illinois 26,996
Indiana 8,549
Kansas 3,236
Kentucky 5,153
Louisiana 7,666
Massachusetts 13,326
Maryland 7,422
Maine 2,503
Michigan 16,939
Minnesota 6,357
Missouri 8,418
Mississippi 5,082
Montana 1,045
North Carolina 9,920
North Dakota 1,247
Nebraska 2,953
New Hampshire 1,656
New Jersey 16,923
New Mexico 1,987
Nevada 1,409
New York 44,636
Ohio 19,122
Oklahoma 3,250
Oregon 2,842
Pennsylvania 24,255
Rhode Island 2,312
South Carolina 5,377
South Dakota 1,118
Tennessee 6,635
Texas 25,974
Utah 1,623
Virginia 9,323
Vermont 797
Washington 5,309
Wisconsin 7,948
West Virginia 3,002
Wyoming 429
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 20.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Jacqueline

How Many People Have the Name Jacqueline in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 426,929 people in the United States currently share the name Jacqueline. That works out to roughly 1 in every 773 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Jacqueline a Common or Rare Name?

Jacqueline is classified as Uncommon when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Jacqueline Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Jacqueline are covered in full on the Jacqueline name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Jacqueline Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Jacqueline in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Jacqueline is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Jacqueline Most Popular?

The name Jacqueline reached peak popularity in 1964, with 11,976 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Jacqueline Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Jacqueline across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jacqueline?

Approximately 426,929 people in the United States share the name Jacqueline, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Jacqueline a rare name?

Jacqueline is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 773 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jacqueline mean?

The meaning and origin of Jacqueline is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Jacqueline more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jacqueline are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Jacqueline most popular?

The name Jacqueline reached its peak in 1964, with 11,976 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People426,929
RarityUncommon
1 in X1 in 773
GenderFemale
Avg Age58
Peak Year1964
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

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