Jacqueline
Peaked at #37 nationally in 1961, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1891, Jacqueline has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Jacqueline — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#37
in 1961
Current rank
#589
in 2024
Years tracked
132
1891–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1891, Jacqueline reached its peak popularity for girls in 1961, ranking #37 nationally with 10,981 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #248 (2014) to #589 (2024) — a 58% drop.
As of 2024, Jacqueline ranks #589 nationally for girls, with 510 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #589 | 510 |
| 2023 | #536 | 564 |
| 2022 | #504 | 627 |
| 2021 | #474 | 660 |
| 2020 | #443 | 696 |
| 2019 | #382 | 820 |
| 2018 | #340 | 941 |
| 2017 | #350 | 927 |
Jacqueline — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1102
in 1964
Last ranked
#12886
in 2013
Years tracked
84
1923–2013
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1923, Jacqueline reached its peak popularity for boys in 1964, ranking #1102 nationally with 48 babies given the name that year.
Jacqueline hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2013, when it stood at #12886.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | #12,886 | 5 |
| 2008 | #13,325 | 5 |
| 2007 | #9,226 | 8 |
| 2006 | #9,047 | 8 |
| 2005 | #6,822 | 11 |
| 2004 | #7,782 | 9 |
| 2003 | #8,144 | 8 |
| 2002 | #11,372 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jacqueline most popular?
Jacqueline was most popular in 1961, when it ranked #37 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jacqueline becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jacqueline?
At least 426,929 babies have been recorded with the name Jacqueline in the US since 1891, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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