Jacqueline
Pronunciation: [ j-AKW-uhl-ihn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jacqueline first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,102 babies have been named Jacqueline in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jacqueline is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,829 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,829
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Jacqueline is also used as a girl name, ranked #589.
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About the Name Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a boy name .
Is Jacqueline a boy or girl name? Jacqueline is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,829 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #589. Jacqueline is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jacqueline is currently ranked #38,829 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jacqueline include Jac, Jacq, Jacqy, Jacqie, Jacqu, Jacquy, Jacquie, Ine, Iney, Line, Jay, and Jaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jacqueline include Jacques . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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