Jacques Unisex

Popularity: #865 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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)

StateBirthsShare
LA 10
42%
FL 8
33%
CA 6
25%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18886
18957
18987
19008
19056
191110
191215
191312
191420
191526
191622
191723
191838
191938
192046
192143
192244
192346
192452
192542
192633
192742
192837
192933
193037
193138
193228
193334
193431
193529
193621
193730
193831
193928
194040
194120
194233
194331
194434
194537
194644
194767
194851
194956
195057
195173
195263
195379
195485
195589
195672
195798
195878
1959106
1960108
1961126
1962100
1963139
1964108
1965126
1966108
1967101
1968135
1969170
1970154
1971154
1972155
1973158
1974123
1975116
1976105
1977108
1978108
1979126
1980146
1981138
1982121
1983114
1984130
1985144
1986125
1987137
1988146
1989136
1990162
1991154
1992139
1993151
1994135
1995149
1996138
1997156
1998157
1999123
2000129
2001131
2002124
2003110
200498
2005103
2006102
200790
2008105
200989
201092
201187
201272
201373
201470
201590
201672
201767
201878
201967
202068
202162
202253
202356
202459