Jackey
Jackey is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
God is gracious, or supplanter.
Origin and history
Jackey is a diminutive variant of Jack, which evolved from John or Jacques. Historically used in the United States as a given name primarily in the middle of the 20th century, it has since become rare.
Popularity in the United States
683 babies in the United States have been named Jackey since 1880. It ranks #3993 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (58.3 %)
- AR (20.8 %)
- NY (20.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 45 |
| 1940-1950 | 134 |
| 1950-1960 | 205 |
| 1960-1970 | 147 |
| 1970-1980 | 75 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 12 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jack
Fun facts
- Jackey is a less common spelling variant of the classic nickname Jackie.
- Most U.S. birth records for Jackey occur in the early to mid-20th century.