Jacques Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jacques has its roots in the Hebrew 'Ya'akov', meaning 'supplanter'. It evolved through Latin as 'Iacobus' and into Old French as 'Jacques'. The name is commonly recognized in French culture and carries a sense of sophistication. While it does not have a biblical background, it has historical significance and gained popularity in medieval France. Common variants include James and Jack.
The name Jacques is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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, Jacques has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jacques' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1206th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1237th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 803rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 844th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1351st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2107th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10248th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8706th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7628th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 26979th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Jacques' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jacques"
Pronunciation
/ʒɑk/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Jacques is derived from the Latin name 'Iacobus', which itself comes from the Hebrew name 'Ya'akov'.
Meaning
Supplanter
Language Evolution
Iacobus (Latin), Iacob (Late Latin), Ya'akov (Hebrew), Jacques (Old French)
Historical Usage
Jacques gained popularity in French-speaking regions during the medieval period, particularly from the 12th century onwards.
Variants & Derivatives
James, Jack, Jaques
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jacques is perceived as a classic and sophisticated name, often associated with French culture and elegance.
Famous People
Jacques Cousteau (oceanographer and explorer), Jacques Derrida (philosopher), Jacques Cartier (explorer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jacques"
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 "Jacques"
"Jacques" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1206th of 7545 | 558 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1237th of 6773 | 572 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 803rd of 7552 | 1,599 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 718th of 10718 | 2,093 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 844th of 16616 | 2,219 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1351st of 24088 | 1,768 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2107th of 23106 | 815 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10248th of 12526 | 13 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8706th of 19264 | 63 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7628th of 27321 | 150 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 26979th of 35406 | 16 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacques" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
68.86% 975th/1416 |
41.48% 572nd/1379 |
- |
80.30% 917th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
70.70% 1093rd/1546 |
38.56% 600th/1556 |
85.68% 2016th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
36.33% 809th/2227 |
23.99% 583rd/2430 |
40.06% 1143rd/2853 |
26.85% 745th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
25.77% 757th/2937 |
17.20% 599th/3483 |
19.67% 692nd/3518 |
19.61% 793rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.59% 943rd/3685 |
18.08% 809th/4475 |
14.15% 735th/5194 |
18.36% 1160th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
35.18% 1612th/4582 |
29.22% 1509th/5164 |
15.59% 1140th/7313 |
22.74% 1697th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
64.48% 2569th/3984 |
49.28% 2211th/4487 |
24.80% 1692nd/6822 |
40.89% 2566th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacques" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jacques"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jacques" 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.