Jacqueline
Girl name · 4,767 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jacqueline: 4,767 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 505 births in 1974.
The French feminine form of Jacques, itself from the Hebrew *Ya'akov* (Jacob), meaning "may God protect" or "supplanter." Jacqueline achieved lasting elegance through Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the American First Lady and style icon who captivated the world with her grace and resilience. The name also belongs to Dame Jacqueline Wilson, the beloved British author of *The Story of Tracy Beaker*, whose books have shaped childhood reading for generations. In Scotland, the variant Jacquie became a familiar short form, while the French pronunciation with its soft 'line' ending lends a touch of continental chic. Sharing its root with the Scottish place name Portobello, where 'Jacob' appears in local history, Jacqueline has remained a poised, classic choice for parents seeking a name with international polish.
Girl 38 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1974505 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #7493 babies
- Total births
- 4,767since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 48%vs prior 5y