gender neutral
Jackie
supplanter, holder of the heel
About Jackie
Jackie bursts with energy and confidence, a name that refuses to fade into the background. There's something inherently spirited about it, conjuring images of someone who tackles life with enthusiasm and doesn't take themselves too seriously. This name has proven its staying power across generations, equally at home in the 1960s as it is today. Jackie combines the best of both worlds: casual enough for everyday use yet substantial enough for professional settings. It carries an athletic undertone, suggesting someone active and engaged with the world around them. The hard 'J' and 'K' sounds give it a punchy, decisive quality that implies action and determination. Parents choosing Jackie are often drawn to its straightforward, no-nonsense character—there's an honesty to this name that's refreshing in its simplicity. It's approachable without being diminutive, strong without being harsh, making it remarkably well-balanced for a child who will forge her own unique path.
Popularity of the Name Jackie
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | #816 | |||
| 1908 | #815 | |||
| 1909 | #714 | |||
| 1910 | #650 | |||
| 1911 | #831 | |||
| 1912 | #739 | |||
| 1913 | #786 | |||
| 1914 | #861 | |||
| 1915 | #814 | |||
| 1916 | #832 | |||
| 1917 | #779 | |||
| 1918 | #654 | |||
| 1919 | #647 | |||
| 1920 | #598 | |||
| 1921 | #617 | |||
| 1922 | #583 | |||
| 1923 | #536 | |||
| 1924 | #413 | |||
| 1925 | #423 | |||
| 1926 | #370 | |||
| 1927 | #315 | |||
| 1928 | #314 | |||
| 1929 | #287 | |||
| 1930 | #247 | |||
| 1931 | #240 | |||
| 1932 | #235 | |||
| 1933 | #230 | |||
| 1934 | #206 | |||
| 1935 | #211 | |||
| 1936 | #190 | |||
| 1937 | #197 | |||
| 1938 | #185 | |||
| 1939 | #185 | |||
| 1940 | #189 | |||
| 1941 | #178 | |||
| 1942 | #181 | |||
| 1943 | #172 | |||
| 1944 | #171 | |||
| 1945 | #172 | |||
| 1946 | #174 | |||
| 1947 | #174 | |||
| 1948 | #187 | |||
| 1949 | #211 | |||
| 1950 | #209 | |||
| 1951 | #197 | |||
| 1952 | #190 | |||
| 1953 | #184 | |||
| 1954 | #185 | |||
| 1955 | #187 | |||
| 1956 | #180 | |||
| 1957 | #162 | |||
| 1958 | #152 | |||
| 1959 | #155 | |||
| 1960 | #144 | |||
| 1961 | #112 | |||
| 1962 | #126 | |||
| 1963 | #142 | |||
| 1964 | #128 | |||
| 1965 | #156 | |||
| 1966 | #174 | |||
| 1967 | #186 | #342 | ||
| 1968 | #196 | #265 | ||
| 1969 | #226 | #244 | ||
| 1970 | #230 | #363 | ||
| 1971 | #239 | #223 | ||
| 1972 | #259 | #224 | ||
| 1973 | #269 | #251 | ||
| 1974 | #279 | #180 | ||
| 1975 | #271 | #216 | ||
| 1976 | #314 | #226 | ||
| 1977 | #300 | #191 | ||
| 1978 | #314 | #254 | #570 | |
| 1979 | #330 | |||
| 1980 | #350 | #226 | #589 | |
| 1981 | #338 | #286 | ||
| 1982 | #320 | #213 | ||
| 1983 | #341 | #286 | ||
| 1984 | #394 | #241 | ||
| 1985 | #388 | #265 | ||
| 1986 | #428 | #216 | #563 | |
| 1987 | #398 | #192 | #528 | |
| 1988 | #431 | #258 | #391 | |
| 1989 | #475 | #314 | #469 | |
| 1990 | #522 | #324 | ||
| 1991 | #588 | #274 | #864 | |
| 1992 | #623 | #283 | #665 | |
| 1993 | #683 | #242 | #477 | #824 |
| 1994 | #773 | #370 | #544 | #654 |
| 1995 | #827 | #344 | #563 | #806 |
| 1996 | #783 | #706 | ||
| 1997 | #409 | #869 | ||
| 2000 | #590 | |||
| 2003 | #732 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jackie
Names Similar to Jackie
Nicknames for Jackie
- Jack
- Jax
- Jacks
- Jake
Famous People Named Jackie
| Jackie Kennedy Onassis | Former First Lady of the United States |
| Jackie Joyner-Kersee | Olympic gold medalist in track and field |
| Jackie Evancho | Classical crossover singer |
| Jackie Appiah | Ghanaian actress |
| Jackie DeShannon | American singer-songwriter |
| Jackie Guerrido | Puerto Rican television weather forecaster |
| Jackie Stallone | American astrologer and mother of Sylvester Stallone |
| Jackie Sandler | American actress and wife of Adam Sandler |
| Jackie Forster | British actress and television personality |
| Jackie Clune | English actress, comedian, and singer |
| Jackie Tohn | American actress and singer |
| Jackie Fraser-Swan | Fashion designer and contestant on "Project Runway" |
| Jackie Joseph | American actress and voice artist |
| Jackie Collins | English actress and sister of Joan Collins |
| Jackie Chamoun | Lebanese alpine skier |
| Jackie Cruz | Dominican-American actress and singer |
| Jackie Lacey | American lawyer and former District Attorney of Los Angeles County |
| Jackie Neal | American blues singer and songwriter |
Characters Named Jackie
| Jackie Burkhart | Character from "That '70s Show" |
| Jackie Peyton | Main character from the TV series "Nurse Jackie" |
| Jackie Tyler | Character from the TV series "Doctor Who" |
| Jackie Sharp | Character from the TV series "House of Cards" |
| Jackie Brown | Title character from the film "Jackie Brown" |
| Jackie Ames | Character from the TV series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" |
| Jackie Lynn Thomas | Character from the animated series "Star vs. The Forces of Evil" |
| Jackie Carter | Character from the film "Jackie Carter" |
| Jackie Masters | Character from the TV series "Gossip Girl" |
| Jackie Marone | Character from the soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Jackie Molloy | Character from the TV series "Trailer Park Boys" |
| Jackie MacDonald | Character from the TV series "Waterloo Road" |
| Jackie Harris | Character from the TV series "Sister, Sister" |
| Jackie Kelleher | Character from the film "The Amazing Howard Hughes" |
| Jackie Shumaker | Character from the TV series "Dawson's Creek" |
| Jackie O'Donnell | Character from the TV series "Medium" |
| Jackie Black | Character from the TV series "Doc Martin" |
| Jackie | Character from the video game "The Darkness II" |