Jacque
Jacque is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jacque is a French variant or phonetic spelling of Jacques, derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Jacob. Historically given to boys, it remains a rare given name in the United States. It offers a classic French flair with a simple, short appearance.
Popularity in the United States
2,425 babies in the United States have been named Jacque since 1880. It ranks #2636 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1881.
States where it is most popular
- LA (32.6 %)
- CA (32.2 %)
- OH (11.7 %)
- PA (8.1 %)
- TX (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 82 |
| 1920-1930 | 235 |
| 1930-1940 | 174 |
| 1940-1950 | 138 |
| 1950-1960 | 238 |
| 1960-1970 | 294 |
| 1970-1980 | 314 |
| 1980-1990 | 350 |
| 1990-2000 | 251 |
| 2000-2010 | 178 |
| 2010-2019 | 125 |
| 2020-2029 | 46 |
Famous people named Jacque
- Jacque Vaughn: Basketball Player, Basketball Coach
- Jacque MacKinnon: American Football Player
Fun facts
- Jacque shares its origin with Jacob and James, tracing back to the Late Latin Iacobus.
- While commonly spelled Jacques in standard French, the silent final 's' is often dropped in American usage.