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Jackie

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Pronounced JAK-ee /ˈdʒæk.i/High

Meaning: Pet form of Jacqueline — feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), Hebrew 'supplanter, holder of the heel'High

In 30 seconds: Camelot grace and tennis grit: Jackie pets Jacqueline — 'supplanter' — worn by a First Lady and a baseball pioneer alike. Vintage charm, steel underneath.
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Origin HighFrench, Hebrew
MeaningPet form of Jacqueline — feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), Hebrew 'supplanter, holder of the heel'
U.S. rank (2025)#2163 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births86 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 91,253

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196118992025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jackie is a pet form of Jacqueline — feminine of Jacques, French for James, from Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'. A mid-century darling, it spans Jackie O's elegance and Jackie Joyner-Kersee's gold medals.

It peaked at mid-century and now reads warmly retro. Uncommon today, heel-holder at the root, and iconic.

Did you know? Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color line in 1947 while Jackie Kennedy redefined White House style — one nickname, two American legends.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Jacqueline — root etymology

Variations

JacquelineJackiJacky

Nicknames

Jack

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jackie Kennedy Onassis (1929–1994)
    American First Lady and style icon.

If you like Jackie…

Jacqueline— the full form it pets
Josie— a companion vintage-pet name
Frankie— another spunky -ie classic
Joanie— a similarly popular pick
Johnnie— shares Jackie's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jackie mean?

Jackie is a pet form of Jacqueline, ultimately Hebrew for 'supplanter, holder of the heel'.

How do you pronounce Jackie?

It's said JAK-ee /ˈdʒæk.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jackie a boy or girl name?

Jackie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jackie?

Jackie is an uncommon name in the U.S. today, after a mid-century peak.

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