girls' name · peaked 1964

Jacqueline

Every Jacqueline since 1891 — 427,479 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#558
among girls
Babies in 2025
541
named Jacqueline
Peak year
1964
12,023 babies
All-time total
427,479
since 1891

The story of Jacqueline

Jacqueline is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #558 in 2025 with 541 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1891, 427,479 American babies have been named Jacqueline. Its peak came in 1964, when 12,023 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jacqueline stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jacqueline year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 541 #558
2024 516 #586
2023 564 #537
2022 629 #503
2021 660 #475
2020 696 #443
2019 821 #382
2018 941 #340
2017 927 #350
2016 1,134 #280
2015 1,232 #258
2014 1,309 #248
2013 1,331 #239 5 #12,886
2012 1,321 #243
2011 1,560 #202
2010 1,809 #171
2009 1,967 #163
2008 2,264 #153 5 #13,326
2007 2,621 #133 8 #9,226
2006 2,859 #118 8 #9,049
2005 2,850 #116 11 #6,822
2004 3,066 #108 9 #7,784
2003 3,400 #100 8 #8,145
2002 3,754 #81 5 #11,373
2001 4,301 #70 12 #5,808
2000 5,037 #64 12 #5,712
1995 4,793 #70 12 #4,919
1990 5,237 #67 30 #2,338
1985 5,250 #60 30 #1,937
1980 3,879 #81 18 #2,659
1975 3,314 #90 15 #2,688
1970 5,576 #66 15 #2,439
1965 9,413 #47 33 #1,344
1960 5,654 #85 16 #2,072
1955 6,041 #73 19 #1,819
1950 6,455 #55 15 #1,973
1945 3,989 #63 12 #2,056
1940 3,215 #76 20 #1,542
1935 3,115 #79 12 #2,188
1930 3,414 #74 12 #2,368
1925 1,990 #135 8 #3,267
1920 540 #282
1915 182 #456
1910 56 #546
1905 29 #659
1900 20 #843
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Famous people named Jacqueline

  1. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Companion · 1929–1994
  2. Jacqueline Bisset Actor · b. 1944
  3. Jacqueline du Pré Musician · 1945–1987
  4. Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut Politician · 1401–1436
  5. Jacqueline Boyer Singer · b. 1941

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jacqueline in 2025?

Jacqueline ranked #558 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 541 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jacqueline?

427,479 babies have been named Jacqueline in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jacqueline most popular?

Jacqueline peaked in 1964, when 12,023 newborns received the name.

Is Jacqueline a boy or girl name?

Jacqueline is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jacqueline rising or falling?

Jacqueline is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Jacqueline?

Well-known people named Jacqueline include Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (companion), Jacqueline Bisset (actor), Jacqueline du Pré (musician).

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