Jackie
How to say it: JAK-ee · /ˈdʒæki/
Diminutive of Jacqueline/Jack; from Hebrew Yaakov meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'.
Jackie was the 1,642nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 148 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1930s, its births are down about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,636 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,642 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 148 |
| Share of births | 1 in 22,400 |
| Peak decade | 1930s |
| Change over 10 years | −20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,636 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Jackie flourished most in the 1930s and has grown rarer since. Now far below that high, it looks set to climb a little.
What goes with it
Crisp consonants give JAK ee a bouncy two beat rhythm. Jody shares its playful style.
Nicknames
- Jack
- Jac
Honouring a Jackie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jackie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew.
Famous people named Jackie
- Jackie Chan (born 1954)Hong Kong actor and martial artist
- Jackie Shroff (born 1957)Indian film actor
- Jackie Joyner-Kersee (born 1962)American track and field athlete
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