Jacky
A nickname used instead of the male given name Jack, Jacques (and its cognates) or John.
Every Jacky since 1925 — 7,787 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jacky
Jacky is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,203 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 7,787 American babies have been named Jacky — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1953, when 179 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Jacky stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jacky year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,865 | 6 | #11,203 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,688 | 8 | #9,359 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,670 | 11 | #7,463 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,290 | 15 | #5,976 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,201 | 17 | #5,427 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,825 | 23 | #4,328 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,519 | 29 | #3,751 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,645 | 27 | #3,929 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,274 | 27 | #3,919 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,284 | 30 | #3,628 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,282 | 35 | #3,268 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,374 | 38 | #3,006 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,569 | 35 | #3,149 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,596 | 48 | #2,571 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,679 | 45 | #2,683 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,041 | 44 | #2,755 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,205 | 70 | #1,995 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,656 | 47 | #2,646 |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,208 | 76 | #1,881 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,275 | 89 | #1,622 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,062 | 61 | #2,043 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,199 | 83 | #1,585 |
| 2003 | 10 | #9,964 | 82 | #1,554 |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,005 | 64 | #1,799 |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,405 | 78 | #1,555 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,749 | 99 | #1,303 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,222 | 84 | #1,280 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,140 | 46 | #1,740 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,176 | 32 | #1,847 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,518 | 41 | #1,505 |
| 1975 | — | — | 43 | #1,329 |
| 1970 | 20 | #3,247 | 67 | #996 |
| 1965 | 20 | #2,771 | 58 | #972 |
| 1960 | 30 | #2,120 | 127 | #698 |
| 1955 | 18 | #2,663 | 143 | #623 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,135 | 117 | #644 |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,277 | 91 | #634 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,483 | 86 | #650 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,966 | 56 | #839 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,866 | 16 | #1,926 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,355 | 7 | #3,568 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Jacky
- Jacky Ickx Racing driver · b. 1945
- Jacky Cheung Actor · b. 1961
- Jacky Ido Actor · b. 1977
- Jacky Durand Cyclist · b. 1967
- Jacky Peeters Soccer player · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jacky mean?
A nickname used instead of the male given name Jack, Jacques (and its cognates) or John.
How popular is the name Jacky in 2025?
Jacky ranked #11,203 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jacky?
7,787 babies have been named Jacky in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jacky most popular?
Jacky peaked in 1953, when 179 newborns received the name.
Is Jacky a boy or girl name?
Jacky is used for both: about 15% of babies named Jacky have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Jacky rising or falling?
Jacky is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jacky?
Well-known people named Jacky include Jacky Ickx (racing driver), Jacky Cheung (actor), Jacky Ido (actor).