Jacky
Jacky is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
God is gracious; supplanter (via association with Jack/John/Jacob).
Origin and history
Jacky is a diminutive form of Jack, which ultimately derives from John, meaning 'God is gracious'. While historically common as a nickname, it has also been used as a independent given name in the United States. Today, it remains a familiar, casual option though less frequently given to male newborns than Jack.
Popularity in the United States
6,589 babies in the United States have been named Jacky since 1880. It ranks #1493 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1847.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.1 %)
- NY (16.3 %)
- CA (16 %)
- TN (12.7 %)
- OK (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 57 |
| 1930-1940 | 516 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,002 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,425 |
| 1960-1970 | 806 |
| 1970-1980 | 461 |
| 1980-1990 | 360 |
| 1990-2000 | 775 |
| 2000-2010 | 749 |
| 2010-2019 | 358 |
| 2020-2029 | 80 |
Famous people named Jacky
- Jacky Cheung: Singer, Actor
- Jacky Ickx: Racing Driver
Fun facts
- Jacky evolved as a pet form of Jack, which itself originated as a medieval diminutive of John.
- While 'Jackie' is the more common spelling for both males and females, 'Jacky' has maintained a steady presence as a masculine variant.