Jacek
Every Jacek since 1965 — 532 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jacek
Jacek is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,774 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 532 American babies have been named Jacek. Its peak came in 2013, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jacek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jacek year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,774 |
| 2024 | 5 | #13,056 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,983 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,302 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,742 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,863 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,999 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,155 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,682 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,075 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,348 |
| 2013 | 37 | #3,020 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,409 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,275 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,582 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,824 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,589 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,732 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,830 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3,760 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,355 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4,901 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,734 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,771 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,214 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,661 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,398 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,158 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Jacek
- Jacek Malczewski Painter · 1854–1929
- Jacek Kuroń Politician · 1934–2004
- Jacek Yerka Painter · b. 1952
- Jacek Kaczmarski Singer · 1957–2004
- Jacek Wszoła Athlete · b. 1956
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jacek in 2025?
Jacek ranked #12,774 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jacek?
532 babies have been named Jacek in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jacek most popular?
Jacek peaked in 2013, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Jacek a boy or girl name?
Jacek is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jacek rising or falling?
Jacek is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jacek?
Well-known people named Jacek include Jacek Malczewski (painter), Jacek Kuroń (politician), Jacek Yerka (painter).