Jackie

What does the baby name Jackie mean? Learn about what Jackie means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Jackie - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Jackie
J-A-C-K-I-E, is a 6-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Jackie
JAK-ee
Meaning of Jackie
God is gracious, one who supplants.
Origin of Jackie
The name 'Jackie' is a diminutive form of the name 'Jack', which itself is derived from the name 'John'. 'John' is of Hebrew origin, originating from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan', meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'.
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Popularity of Jackie
The name 'Jackie' gained popularity as a given name for boys in the mid-20th century. It reached its peak in popularity in the 1950s and 1960s. However, it experienced a decline in usage in subsequent decades.
Jackie currently has 103 likes, and is in the top 4% of liked boy's names. The name Trenton is slightly more popular than Jackie.

Etymology of Jackie

The name 'Jackie' is a diminutive form of 'Jack', which is a variant of the name 'John'. 'John' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan', which consists of the elements 'Yah', a shortened form of Yahweh (the Hebrew name for God), and 'chanan', meaning 'gracious' or 'merciful'.

Cultural Significance of Jackie

The name 'Jackie' does not hold significant cultural connotations or specific symbolic meanings. It is a diminutive form that is often used as a nickname or informal name for boys named 'John' or 'Jack'.