The nameJacky
Jacky is a pet form of Jack and Jacqueline, given to both boys and girls.
- Unisex name
- English and French
- Feast day
Meaning
Jacky comes from Jack or Jacques, both linked to John and Jacob.
Origin
English and French.
History
In the United States Jacky reached 547th place for boys in 1953.
Did you know?
- The Belgian driver Jacky Ickx won the Le Mans 24 Hours six times.
Famous people named Jacky
- Jacky Ickx, racing driver
- Jacky Cheung, singer
Popularity of the name Jacky
Jacky in the United States
Jacky was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 1,589 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Jacky. Its rise began around 1928, and it peaked in 1953. Half of all babies named Jacky in the United States were born before 1963, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 36 in the five years before.
Jacky in France
Jacky was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 28,455 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Jacky. Its rise began around 1936, and it peaked in 1951. Half of all babies named Jacky in France were born before 1953, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jacky mean?
Jacky comes from Jack or Jacques, both linked to John and Jacob.
What is the origin of the name Jacky?
English and French.
Is Jacky a girl's or a boy's name?
Jacky is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 15% of the babies named Jacky are girls.
How popular is the name Jacky?
In 2024, Jacky was the 9482nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 8 births.
What are the variants of the name Jacky?
Variants and related names of Jacky include Jack, Jacki, Jacques and Jacquy.
Who are famous people named Jacky?
Jacky Ickx, racing driver; Jacky Cheung, singer.