Jackie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Jackie is an English name derived from the Latin Iacobus, meaning 'supplanter'. It evolved through Old French as Jacques and Middle English as Jack. The name is characterized by its friendly and approachable nature, with no biblical background. It saw a rise in popularity in the 20th century, influenced by notable figures. Variants include Jack and Jacqueline, and it remains a popular choice today.

The name Jackie is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jackie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jackie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 598th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 125th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 170th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 306th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 602nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1168th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2134th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 574th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 208th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 160th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 241st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 493rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1472nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2162nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jackie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jackie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdʒæki/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Jackie is a diminutive form of the name Jack, which itself comes from the Old French name Jacques, derived from the Latin name Iacobus, meaning 'supplanter'.

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Meaning

Supplanter

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Language Evolution

Iacobus (Latin), Jacques (Old French), Jack (Middle English), Jackie (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Jackie gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly after the rise of famous figures like Jacqueline Kennedy, which popularized the feminine form.

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Variants & Derivatives

Jack, Jacqueline, Jax, Jacky

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Modern Popularity & Image

Jackie is often perceived as a friendly and approachable name, commonly associated with charm and charisma.

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Famous People

Jackie Robinson, Jackie Chan, Jackie Kennedy, Jackie Gleason

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jackie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Jackie"

"Jackie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 598th of 7545 1,763
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 125th of 6773 27,679
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 170th of 7552 31,840
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 306th of 10718 10,309
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 602nd of 16616 4,235
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1168th of 24088 2,209
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 2134th of 23106 801
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 574th of 9107 2,735
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 208th of 9204 16,323
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 160th of 12526 42,140
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 241st of 19264 18,973
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 493rd of 27321 7,660
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1472nd of 35406 2,274
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 2162nd of 30306 1,041

Regional Popularity of "Jackie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
30.30%
429th/1416
69.91%
964th/1379
20.88%
494th/2366
48.25%
551st/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
7.96%
123rd/1546
22.24%
346th/1556
3.44%
81st/2353
13.12%
203rd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
9.52%
212th/2227
15.93%
387th/2430
3.72%
106th/2853
11.06%
307th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
11.17%
328th/2937
16.22%
565th/3483
5.83%
205th/3518
13.33%
539th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
16.85%
621st/3685
19.80%
886th/4475
8.41%
437th/5194
14.45%
913th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
34.02%
1559th/4582
21.28%
1099th/5164
14.75%
1079th/7313
17.27%
1289th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
60.39%
2406th/3984
68.22%
3061st/4487
33.42%
2280th/6822
32.79%
2058th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Jackie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
43.71%
619th/1416
77.16%
1064th/1379
17.75%
420th/2366
38.00%
434th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
12.48%
193rd/1546
28.15%
438th/1556
8.07%
190th/2353
10.47%
162nd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
7.18%
160th/2227
11.23%
273rd/2430
4.45%
127th/2853
5.77%
160th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
6.67%
196th/2937
11.05%
385th/3483
6.14%
216th/3518
6.65%
269th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
9.93%
366th/3685
14.28%
639th/4475
9.30%
483rd/5194
8.41%
531st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
36.93%
1692nd/4582
34.20%
1766th/5164
21.78%
1593rd/7313
18.01%
1344th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
84.49%
3366th/3984
64.61%
2899th/4487
34.39%
2346th/6822
27.68%
1737th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Jackie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jackie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.