Jackie
Jackie is traditionally a diminutive of John or Jack, with English origins meaning 'God is gracious.' While commonly used as a standalone name, it carries a friendly, approachable quality that has made it enduringly popular as both a formal name and nickname.
Current Popularity
#2269 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Often perceived as more casual or nickname-like than formal
- •Sometimes considered gender-neutral, though historically male
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across cultures
- •Strong association with legendary athletes and entertainers
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Famous People
Jackie Robinson
Baseball legend who broke MLB's color barrier
Jackie Chan
Actor and martial artist
Jackie Gleason
Actor and comedian
Jackie Stewart
Formula One racing champion
Statistics
78,900
Total births since 1880
1951
Peak year
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