What does Jackie mean and where does it come from?
Jackie is often a diminutive form of Jacqueline, which has French origins. The name means 'supplanter', deriving from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob). Popular in English-speaking countries, especially the US, it was made famous by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the wife of former President John F. Kenne
How else can you spell Jackie?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Jackie?
Jackie works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Jackie right now?
Rising fast — up 141 spots — currently #2294 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Jackie
Jackie has been a beloved American name for over 125 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1899. More than 169,448 babies have been named Jackie since 1899. Once ranked #1168 in 1900, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #2294 in 2023. Jackie is used for both genders: 54% female and 46% male.
Names that peaked alongside Jackie in 1961:
Jackie by decade
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 9 | |
| 1900s | 160 | |
| 1910s | 803 | |
| 1920s | 5,882 | |
| 1930s | 23,891 | |
| 1940s | 31,212 | |
| 1950s ★ | 37,740 | |
| 1960s | 35,709 | |
| 1970s | 15,226 | |
| 1980s | 9,253 | |
| 1990s | 4,913 | |
| 2000s | 2,737 | |
| 2010s | 1,784 | |
| 2020s | 129 |
What are good nicknames for Jackie?
What names sound and feel like Jackie?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jackie also consider these