Jacki
Jacki is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Supplanter; God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jacki is a modern English feminine name, traditionally used as an alternative spelling of Jackie or as a diminutive of Jacqueline. Derived ultimately from Hebrew roots meaning 'supplanter' or 'God is gracious', it gained use as an independent given name in the mid-20th century. In the United States, it remains a familiar yet uncommon choice today.
Popularity in the United States
3,518 babies in the United States have been named Jacki since 1880. It ranks #2986 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.6 %)
- OH (11.7 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
- IL (8.6 %)
- WI (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 19 |
| 1940-1950 | 253 |
| 1950-1960 | 785 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,159 |
| 1970-1980 | 643 |
| 1980-1990 | 462 |
| 1990-2000 | 170 |
| 2000-2010 | 22 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Jack
Fun facts
- Jacki simplifies the traditional spelling 'Jackie' by dropping the final 'e'.
- The name experienced its most consistent U.S. usage during the mid-to-late 20th century.