How Many People Are Named Jackie?

Complete statistics for the name Jackie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jackie
Very Rare
Hebrew

Jackie means 'God is merciful' and it's rare, found in just 1 in 2,901 Americans. With around 113,754 people named Jackie alive today, most are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1961.

~203
Living in US
1 in 1,632,755
Americans
1961
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God is merciful
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Caring Compassionate Resilient
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their ability to inspire and motivate others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

113,754
Worldwide Bearers
#1,885
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
4,744
🇮🇪 Ireland
3,360
🇬🇭 Ghana
2,978
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
2,510
🇨🇳 China
2,465
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,399
🇲🇾 Malaysia
1,299
🇰🇪 Kenya
1,282
🇧🇪 Belgium
1,194
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1,160

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
44,525 (39%)
♀ Female
69,229 (61%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 69
6,325
Would be under 30 (4%)
37,849
Would be 30–60 (22%)
125,829
Would be over 60 (74%)

All 170,003 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1961

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
68
Modern Appeal
32
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jackie Through the Generations

Jackie has seen its heyday and now shows signs of aging gracefully. Born in the early 1960s, many of the 113,754 people named Jackie today are part of an older generation, with 74% over 60. The name's popularity peaked in 1961 with 5,572 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline, becoming less common among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 16,250
California 10,542
Tennessee 8,456
North Carolina 7,755
Kentucky 7,306
Illinois 7,260
Ohio 7,164
Georgia 7,105
Oklahoma 6,835
Missouri 6,288

⭐ Famous People Named Jackie

Jackie or Jacky is a given name or nickname for both males and females, often a pet form of Jack or other names.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jackie's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Jackie

How Many People Have the Name Jackie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 203 people in the United States currently share the name Jackie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,632,755 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jackie a Common or Rare Name?

Jackie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jackie Mean?

Jackie means "God is merciful" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jackie in SSA data, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

When Was Jackie Most Popular?

The name Jackie reached peak popularity in 1961, with 5,572 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jackie?

Approximately 203 people named Jackie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 203. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,632,755 Americans.

Is Jackie a rare name?

Jackie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,632,755 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jackie mean?

Jackie means "God is merciful" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jackie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 39% of people named Jackie are male and 61% are female.

When was Jackie most popular?

Jackie peaked in 1961 with 5,572 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US203
All-Time Births203
1 in X1 in 1,632,755
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age69
Peak Year1961
World Rank#1,885
Male %39%
Female %61%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.