The nameJackie
Jackie is a short form of Jacqueline and Jack, used for both girls and boys.
- Unisex name
- Hebrew
- Feast day
Meaning
Jackie comes from Jack, from John, Hebrew for "God is gracious", or from Jacqueline, from Jacob.
Origin
Hebrew, through English and French.
History
In the United States Jackie reached 102nd for boys in 1935 and 112th for girls in 1961, the year Jacqueline Kennedy became First Lady.
Did you know?
- In 1947 Jackie Robinson became the first Black player in modern Major League Baseball. His number 42 has been retired by every team.
Famous people named Jackie
- Jackie Robinson, baseball player
- Jackie Chan, actor
- Jackie Kennedy, First Lady
- Jackie Stewart, racing driver
Popularity of the name Jackie
Jackie in the United States
Jackie was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 37,749 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Jackie. Its rise began around 1926, and it peaked in 1961. Half of all babies named Jackie in the United States were born before 1956, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 133 births a year on average, against 166 in the five years before.
Jackie in France
Jackie was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 8,175 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Jackie. Its rise began around 1930, and it peaked in 1947. Half of all babies named Jackie in France were born before 1947, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Jackie
Names from the same generation as Jackie, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jackie mean?
Jackie comes from Jack, from John, Hebrew for "God is gracious", or from Jacqueline, from Jacob.
What is the origin of the name Jackie?
Hebrew, through English and French.
Is Jackie a girl's or a boy's name?
Jackie is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 54% of the babies named Jackie are girls.
How popular is the name Jackie?
In 2024, Jackie was the 2283rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 81 births.
What are the variants of the name Jackie?
Variants and related names of Jackie include Jack and Jacques.
What are good sibling names for Jackie?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Anita, Sharon, Annette and Janna for a sister, Mikel, Jon, Mike and Jerome for a brother.
Who are famous people named Jackie?
Jackie Robinson, baseball player; Jackie Chan, actor; Jackie Kennedy, First Lady; Jackie Stewart, racing driver.