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Jacquelyn

Girl name · 96 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jacquelyn: 96 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 11 births in 1974.

Jacquelyn is the English feminine form of Jacques, the French version of Jacob, ultimately from the Hebrew Ya'akov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows at the heel." It rose to prominence in the mid-20th century, gaining a distinctly elegant, Hollywood-glamour sheen thanks to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, though her name was spelled without the extra "y". Notably, Jacquelyn is the middle name of actress Drew Barrymore, who carried the name into the public eye. While no major Scottish place bears the name, it shares its root with the biblical Jacob, a name with deep resonance across the Christian world. As a variant, Jacqueline remains more common in Scotland, but Jacquelyn offers a slightly more ornate, vintage twist that feels both familiar and distinctive.