Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒæki/
Origin
English
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'.
Meaning
Supplanter
Language Evolution
Iacobus (Latin), Jacques (Old French), Jack (Middle English), Jackie (Modern English)
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.
Variants & Derivatives
Jack, Jacqueline, Jax, Jacky
Modern Popularity & Image
Jackie is often perceived as a friendly and approachable name, commonly associated with charm and charisma.
Famous People
Jackie Robinson, Jackie Chan, Jackie Kennedy, Jackie Gleason
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 5,572 peak births in 1961
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Oklahoma
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
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
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 by Generation - 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 by Generation - 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
This map shows relative popularity 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Oklahoma 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, usage 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, popularity patterns vary significantly: 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. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.