Jack
Jack is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
God is gracious, or supplanter.
Origin and history
Jack originated in the Middle Ages as a diminutive of John, influenced by the Norman name Jacques. While traditionally used as a masculine name, it has a long history of rare usage for females in the United States as a bold, unisex choice. In modern times, it remains primarily masculine but occasionally serves as an independent female name.
Popularity in the United States
2,734 babies in the United States have been named Jack since 1880. It ranks #3380 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2037.
States where it is most popular
- TX (32.6 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- OH (9.7 %)
- NC (6.6 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 24 |
| 1900-1910 | 47 |
| 1910-1920 | 311 |
| 1920-1930 | 758 |
| 1930-1940 | 477 |
| 1940-1950 | 210 |
| 1950-1960 | 148 |
| 1960-1970 | 147 |
| 1970-1980 | 132 |
| 1980-1990 | 116 |
| 1990-2000 | 60 |
| 2000-2010 | 149 |
| 2010-2019 | 86 |
| 2020-2029 | 64 |
Famous people named Jack
- Jack Monroe: Writer, Journalist
Nicknames
Jackie, Jacky
Fun facts
- Jack originally developed in Middle English as 'Jankin', a pet form of John, before evolving into an independent name.
- Although predominantly male, Jack has been recorded in the U.S. Social Security database for girls every year for over a century.