Jacqueline
Every Jacqueline since 1891 — 427,479 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Jacqueline
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Companion · 1929–1994
- Jacqueline Bisset Actor · b. 1944
- Jacqueline du Pré Musician · 1945–1987
- Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut Politician · 1401–1436
- 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).