Jackie Unisex

Popularity: #869 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: Diminutive of Jacqueline; Hebrew: God is gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

Jackie is often used as a diminutive form of Jacqueline, which has French origins. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, partly due to the influence of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. It has been used for both boys and girls, though it is predominantly feminine. The name conveys a sense of charm and approachability.

Trend Summary

Jackie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Jacqueline, Jocelyn, Janet, Jenna, Jodie, Joyce

Variants

  • Jack
  • Jacqui
  • Jacquie

International Variants

  • Jacqueline (French)
  • Jaqueline (Portuguese)
  • Jacky (German)

Famous people named Jackie

Jackie Robinson was a professional baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.

Jackie Chan is a renowned martial artist and actor known for his roles in action-comedy films.

Jackie Kennedy was the First Lady of the United States and an influential figure in American culture.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a retired American track and field athlete, considered one of the greatest female athletes.

Fictional characters named Jackie

Jackie Burkhart is a character from the television series 'That '70s Show' known for her fashionable style and dramatic personality.

Jackie Aprile is a character in 'The Sopranos' who serves as a mobster and is part of the show's central narrative.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jackie was first seen in the United States in 1899. Jackie has ranked as high as #210 nationally which occurred in 1961 and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Jackie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jackie (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 13
46%
TX 10
36%
WA 5
18%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18999
190012
19017
19026
190312
190420
19059
190614
190715
190823
190932
191043
191127
191246
191345
191447
191565
191666
191779
1918117
1919115
1920144
1921141
1922152
1923177
1924282
1925267
1926333
1927451
1928436
1929512
1930626
1931631
1932671
1933700
1934859
1935805
1936948
1937899
19381,062
19391,014
1940981
19411,094
19421,223
19431,351
19441,250
19451,261
19461,528
19471,660
19481,467
19491,274
19501,275
19511,467
19521,561
19531,729
19541,733
19551,797
19561,982
19572,364
19582,657
19592,738
19602,985
19614,256
19623,611
19632,821
19643,235
19652,443
19661,936
19671,681
19681,584
19691,343
19701,366
19711,216
19721,026
1973930
1974914
1975886
1976730
1977794
1978732
1979711
1980681
1981696
1982756
1983675
1984546
1985586
1986503
1987576
1988528
1989500
1990457
1991389
1992363
1993320
1994263
1995237
1996265
1997193
1998174
1999182
2000142
2001136
2002164
2003135
2004149
2005128
2006118
2007145
2008136
2009133
2010105
2011136
201298
201390
2014119
201596
201691
201791
201896
201969
202077
202176
202275
202380
202481