Jacques Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationzhahk / /ʒɑk/French; Hebrew
Meaning
French: supplanter; Hebrew: God will protect
Historical & Cultural Background
Jacques is the French form of the name James, which has biblical origins. It has been a popular name in France since the Middle Ages. The name is often associated with various saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring popularity in French-speaking cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Jacques has seen fluctuating popularity in the US, often associated with French heritage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jack
- Jac
- Jaque
International Variants
- Iago (Spanish)
- Giacomo (Italian)
- Diego (Spanish)
- Jakob (German)
Famous people named Jacques
Jacques Cousteau was a French naval officer, explorer, and conservationist known for his underwater documentaries.
Jacques Derrida was a French philosopher best known for developing the concept of deconstruction.
Jacques Brel was a Belgian singer-songwriter known for his profound and poetic lyrics.
Fictional characters named Jacques
Jacques is a character in Shakespeare's play 'As You Like It', known for his cynical outlook.
Jacques Clouseau is a bumbling detective in the 'Pink Panther' film series, known for his comedic misadventures.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jacques was first seen in the United States in 1888. Jacques has ranked as high as #949 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in New York, California, Louisiana, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Jacques has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jacques (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
LA | 10 | |
FL | 8 | |
CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1888 | 6 |
1895 | 7 |
1898 | 7 |
1900 | 8 |
1905 | 6 |
1911 | 10 |
1912 | 15 |
1913 | 12 |
1914 | 20 |
1915 | 26 |
1916 | 22 |
1917 | 23 |
1918 | 38 |
1919 | 38 |
1920 | 46 |
1921 | 43 |
1922 | 44 |
1923 | 46 |
1924 | 52 |
1925 | 42 |
1926 | 33 |
1927 | 42 |
1928 | 37 |
1929 | 33 |
1930 | 37 |
1931 | 38 |
1932 | 28 |
1933 | 34 |
1934 | 31 |
1935 | 29 |
1936 | 21 |
1937 | 30 |
1938 | 31 |
1939 | 28 |
1940 | 40 |
1941 | 20 |
1942 | 33 |
1943 | 31 |
1944 | 34 |
1945 | 37 |
1946 | 44 |
1947 | 67 |
1948 | 51 |
1949 | 56 |
1950 | 57 |
1951 | 73 |
1952 | 63 |
1953 | 79 |
1954 | 85 |
1955 | 89 |
1956 | 72 |
1957 | 98 |
1958 | 78 |
1959 | 106 |
1960 | 108 |
1961 | 126 |
1962 | 100 |
1963 | 139 |
1964 | 108 |
1965 | 126 |
1966 | 108 |
1967 | 101 |
1968 | 135 |
1969 | 170 |
1970 | 154 |
1971 | 154 |
1972 | 155 |
1973 | 158 |
1974 | 123 |
1975 | 116 |
1976 | 105 |
1977 | 108 |
1978 | 108 |
1979 | 126 |
1980 | 146 |
1981 | 138 |
1982 | 121 |
1983 | 114 |
1984 | 130 |
1985 | 144 |
1986 | 125 |
1987 | 137 |
1988 | 146 |
1989 | 136 |
1990 | 162 |
1991 | 154 |
1992 | 139 |
1993 | 151 |
1994 | 135 |
1995 | 149 |
1996 | 138 |
1997 | 156 |
1998 | 157 |
1999 | 123 |
2000 | 129 |
2001 | 131 |
2002 | 124 |
2003 | 110 |
2004 | 98 |
2005 | 103 |
2006 | 102 |
2007 | 90 |
2008 | 105 |
2009 | 89 |
2010 | 92 |
2011 | 87 |
2012 | 72 |
2013 | 73 |
2014 | 70 |
2015 | 90 |
2016 | 72 |
2017 | 67 |
2018 | 78 |
2019 | 67 |
2020 | 68 |
2021 | 62 |
2022 | 53 |
2023 | 56 |
2024 | 59 |