Jocqueline is a distinctive and elegant female given name, originating from France. It is composed of two elements: 'Jo,' which is derived from the male name Joseph, meaning 'God shall increase,' and '-queline,' a feminine suffix found in many French names like Caroline, Charlotte, and Jacqueline. Thus, Jocqueline could be interpreted as a feminized form of Josephine or Josiane.
This name is not extremely common but is known to have been used occasionally throughout history. It is likely that the name was chosen for its unique sound and its connection to popular French names like Jacqueline or Josephine without being too mainstream.
In the English-speaking world, Jocqueline may be encountered among families with French heritage or those seeking a distinctive yet elegant moniker for their daughters. It has not gained widespread popularity but offers an attractive alternative for parents looking for something different. Pronounced /ˌʒɔkəˈliːn/, it rhymes with 'lock-a-leen.'
"Jocqueline saw its popularity peak twice - once in 1969 with five births and again in 1987 with another five, resulting in a total of ten babies named Jocqueline."