Jacquelynne is a unique and elegant name of French origin. It is a feminized form of the masculine name Jacqueline, which itself is derived from the Latin name Jacchus, meaning "follower of Jack" or "supplanter." The name Jacquelynne can also be traced back to the Germanic name Jachhelm, which means "he who protects."
The name Jacquelynne first gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and was often used among noble families. It eventually spread throughout Europe, including England, where it became a popular choice for girls born in the 19th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jacquelynne. One such example is French socialite and fashion icon Jacqueline de Ribes, who was known for her influential style and philanthropic work during the mid-20th century. Another notable figure is American artist Jacqueline Humphries, whose abstract painting has been exhibited in galleries around the world.
Today, Jacquelynne remains a relatively uncommon name, but it continues to be cherished by those who appreciate its unique sound and elegant heritage.
Statistics on the given name Jacquelynne show a varied pattern of popularity over time in the United States.
In the early decades of the last century, the name was relatively uncommon. Between 1925 and 1945, there were fewer than 20 births each year with this name, with peaks at 18 births in 1943 and 16 births in both 1946 and 1947.
However, starting from the 1950s, Jacquelynne began to gain traction. There were 21 births in 1950, and while there was some fluctuation in popularity over the following decades, it remained relatively stable with around 10-20 births each year until the late 1980s.
The name reached its peak popularity during the early 1990s. Between 1990 and 1993, there were over 20 births each year with this name, with a high of 24 births in 1990. This period marked a significant increase from previous years, suggesting that Jacquelynne was becoming more fashionable as a baby girl's name.
Despite this peak popularity, Jacquelynne's usage has since declined. From the mid-1990s onwards, there were fewer than 20 births each year with this name, and by the early 2000s, it had returned to its levels of popularity seen in the early-to-mid century.
In total, over the period from 1925 to 2009, Jacquelynne was given as a birth name 868 times in the United States.