Declining since 1986, #2,153 for girls today.
Popularity of Jackie since 1899
Babies named Jackie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 9 | 0 |
| 1900s | 150 | 10 |
| 1910s | 650 | 153 |
| 1920s | 2,895 | 2,986 |
| 1930s | 8,215 | 15,678 |
| 1940s | 13,090 | 18,125 |
| 1950s | 19,303 | 18,446 |
| 1960s | 25,894 | 9,818 |
| 1970s | 9,304 | 5,919 |
| 1980s | 6,047 | 3,206 |
| 1990s | 2,844 | 2,071 |
| 2000s | 1,386 | 1,352 |
| 2010s | 991 | 798 |
| 2020s | 475 | 338 |
Meaning & origin
Jackie is a unisex name with a notable history. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1899 and reached its peak popularity in 1961, when it ranked among the top names. Since 1986, its usage has been steadily falling; as of 2025, it ranks 2,153 nationally. The name has a 1-in-18,689 frequency among newborns, making it relatively uncommon. Geographically, Jackie is most popular in Arkansas, Texas, and Florida. Its trajectory mirrors shifting naming tastes, from mid-century classic to a more retro choice today.
Jackie originated as a pet form of Jack, itself a medieval diminutive of John, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' Historically used primarily for boys, Jackie became a unisex name in the mid-20th century. It saw a surge in popularity for girls following the prominence of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, often nicknamed Jackie.
Where Jackie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jackie” around the world
Where Jackie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jack, Jax
Sibling names for Jackie
Names that share Jackie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Jackie
Names whose popularity has moved with Jackie's over the last 50 years.
