Jacque
Jacque is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jacque is a variant spelling of Jacques, derived from the Late Latin Jacóbus and ultimately Hebrew Ya'akov. While historically masculine in French, it has occasionally been used as a feminine given name in the United States, often pronounced similarly to Jackie or Jacqui. It experienced modest usage in the mid-to-late 20th century in the U.S. but is currently rare.
Popularity in the United States
4,888 babies in the United States have been named Jacque since 1880. It ranks #2502 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20.1 %)
- TX (14.6 %)
- AZ (10.2 %)
- IA (6.7 %)
- KS (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 35 |
| 1920-1930 | 121 |
| 1930-1940 | 387 |
| 1940-1950 | 747 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,421 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,099 |
| 1970-1980 | 538 |
| 1980-1990 | 382 |
| 1990-2000 | 128 |
| 2000-2010 | 30 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jackie, Jacqui
Fun facts
- While Jacque is used as a female name in the U.S., its traditional French masculine spelling is Jacques.
- Jacque saw its highest usage in the U.S. during the mid-20th century before declining in popularity.