Jacky
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Jacky
Jacky is a masculine name commonly used as a diminutive of Jack or Jacob, though it sometimes stands as an independent given name. Jack derives from John, meaning 'God is gracious,' while Jacob means 'supplanter' in Hebrew. With its friendly 'y' ending, Jacky has an approachable, boyish charm that can transition from childhood to adulthood. The name was particularly popular in the mid-20th century but has become less common as a formal name in recent decades. Jacky has cross-cultural appeal, recognized in various English-speaking countries. It's worth noting that the spelling 'Jackie' is often associated with the feminine version, though both spellings have been used for boys. The name carries a casual, unpretentious quality with a touch of nostalgic appeal.
Jacky for girls#15865 US
Jacky is a diminutive form of Jacqueline, which is the feminine version of Jacques, the French form of Jacob. Ultimately derived from Hebrew origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' Jacky emerged as a nickname but has gained usage as an independent given name. It has a friendly, approachable quality that has maintained modest popularity throughout the 20th century, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. The name has a youthful, cheerful sound to it, and while more commonly used for girls, it can occasionally be found as a masculine name variant of Jack or Jacob as well. Its casual, unpretentious nature has given it enduring appeal across different cultures.
Pronounced JAK-ee.
As of October 2026, Jacky ranked #11203 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #547 in 1953.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,006 | 38 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #3,268 | 35 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #3,628 | 30 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #3,919 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #3,928 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,749 | 29 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,325 | 23 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Jacky on lists
Famous Jackys
- Jacques Bernard "Jacky" IckxBoy
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- Jacky Cheung (HokBoy
yau), Hong Kong pop singer,songwriter
- Jacky VincentBoy
English guitarist of band Falling in Reverse
- Jacky DurandBoy
French cyclist
- Jacky WardBoy
American country music singer
- Jacky LeeBoy
American AFL football player
- Jacky HéninBoy
French MEP
- Jacky Le MennBoy
French Senator
- (Mary) Jaqueline "Jacky" TyrwhittGirl
Anglo,Greek landscape architect
- Jacklyn Sheryl "Jacky" RosenGirl
U.S. Congresswoman from Nevada
- Jacky St. JamesGirl
American adult film actress and director
- Jacky OhGirl
American model and TV personality ("Wild 'n' Out")
Jacky in pop culture
- Mary "Jacky" FaberGirl
main character in the 'Bloody Jack' series by L.A. Meyer