Total births
1,302
Girls' name · since 1921
Jacquelene
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 1,302 babies named Jacquelene, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,302
- total births
- 1921–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
Jacquelene is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,302 have been recorded since 1921.
Jacquelene has 1,302 recorded births among girls since 1921, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 2008.
- 1,302 total births
- 1921–2008 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 16% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,302 girls have been named Jacquelene since 1921, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2008.
- 1,302
- total births
- 1921–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Jacquelene was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
38 babies were named Jacquelene in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Jacquelene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jacquelene splits its recorded history at 1964: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1984 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jacquelene at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Jacquelene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2008
- Peak year (1984)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Jacquelene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Jacquelene's strongest decade.
214 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Jacquelene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 75
1920s
75 births
- 1930s
1930s
167 births
- 1940s
1940s
196 births
- 1950s
1950s
174 births
- 1960s
1960s
214 births
- 1970s
1970s
116 births
- 1980s
1980s
205 births
- 1990s
1990s
109 births
- 2000s 46
2000s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 214 births (16% of all-time use).
How Jacquelene compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jacquelene's total volume
Jacquelene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jacquelene by state
Where Jacquelene concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 58 | 4.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Jacquelene's total US births 4.5%
Even split
58 of 1,302 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jacquelene? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 1,302 babies named Jacquelene. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 38 births.
When was Jacquelene most popular? ▼
Jacquelene was most popular in the 1960s decade with 214 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Jacquelene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jacquelene are California (58 births), New York (10 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Jacquelene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jacquelene since 1921 -- 88 years through the most recent 2008 data.
What names are similar to Jacquelene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jacqueline, Jackie, Jacquelyn, Jaclyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jacquelene's data
- Jacquelene's decade-level peak was the 1960s (214 total births); usage has since declined to 46 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jacquelenes (58 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jacquelene
Nearby Names Like Jacquelene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jacquelene
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Jackie Girl
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Jacquelyn Girl
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Jaclyn Girl
#2730 49,632 births
Jacklyn Girl
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Compare Jacquelene side by side: Jacquelene vs Jacqueline Jacquelene vs Jackie Jacquelene vs Jacquelyn
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–2008 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jacquelene: Baby Name Since 1921 - 1,302 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jacquelene. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jacquelene draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.