Holding steady.
Popularity of Jacci since 1948
Babies named Jacci per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jacci is a spelling variant of the nickname Jacci, typically short for Jacqueline. The name entered U.S. records in 1948 and saw its highest usage in 1957, during the peak of Jacqueline's popularity in the 1950s. Though it has never ranked in the top 1000, the trajectory shows stable but infrequent use. As one of many creative spellings of Jackie, Jacci reflects the mid-century trend of playful, personalized name forms.
Jacci is a decorative spelling variant of Jacci, itself a diminutive of Jacqueline, the feminine form of Jacques, the French form of Jacob. Jacob derives from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, traditionally interpreted as 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel', from the biblical story of Jacob born holding Esau's heel. The name Jacqueline became popular in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, and shortened forms like Jacci and Jacci emerged as informal nicknames.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jax
Sibling names for Jacci
Names that share Jacci's style, for a brother or sister.
