Jackie
Jackie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
God is gracious, or supplanter (via Jack/Jacob).
Origin and history
Jackie originated as a diminutive of Jack or John, ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew name Yohanan. Historically popular for both boys and girls in the United States, its usage for boys peaked in the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a familiar traditional name, though less common for modern male newborns.
Popularity in the United States
78,900 babies in the United States have been named Jackie since 1880. It ranks #370 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1589.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.6 %)
- TN (7.8 %)
- KY (7.1 %)
- OK (5.8 %)
- NC (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 153 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,986 |
| 1930-1940 | 15,678 |
| 1940-1950 | 18,125 |
| 1950-1960 | 18,446 |
| 1960-1970 | 9,818 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,919 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,206 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,071 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,352 |
| 2010-2019 | 798 |
| 2020-2029 | 338 |
Famous people named Jackie
- Jackie Robinson: Baseball Player, Civil Rights Activist
- Jackie Chan: Actor, Martial Artist
- Jackie Gleason: Actor, Comedian
Fun facts
- Although often used as an independent name, Jackie originally developed as a diminutive of Jack or John.
- Jackie was a prominent male name in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.