Jacky is a diminutive of the name Jackie, which itself is a pet form of Jacqueline or Jacquette, derived from the French male name Jacques. The name Jacques is ultimately derived from the Latin name Jacobus, which means "held by the heel" in Hebrew. This refers to the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with an angel and being touched on the heel.
The name Jacky has been used historically as both a male and female name. In France, it was traditionally a boy's name, while in English-speaking countries, it has been more commonly associated with girls. However, its usage has varied over time and by region.
One famous bearer of the name Jacky is Jackie Kennedy Onassis, born Jacqueline Bouvier, who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of President John F. Kennedy. Her style and grace have made her an enduring icon of elegance and sophistication.
In popular culture, Jacky has also been used as a character's name in various works, such as "The Jackie Series" by Australian author Jackie French, which features a spirited young girl named Jacqueline who embarks on various adventures.
The given statistics track the annual number of births with the name "Jacky" in the United States from 1925 to 2023. The data provides insights into trends and fluctuations over this period.
Between 1925 and 1939, the number of babies named Jacky ranged between a low of 7 births in 1925 to a peak of 97 births in 1939. This suggests that the name gained some popularity during this time but was not one of the most common choices.
The highest point of popularity for the name Jacky occurred in the post-World War II baby boom era, with 168 births in 1953 and 147 births in 1951. This indicates that many parents chose this name during these years.
However, from the late 1950s onwards, the popularity of the name Jacky began to decline. By the 1970s, the number of babies named Jacky had decreased significantly, with only 47 births in 1969 and 35 births in 1972.
The downward trend continued throughout most of the remaining years in the dataset. There was a brief resurgence in the mid-1990s, with peaks at 112 births in 1996 and 84 births in 1995. However, since then, the number of babies named Jacky has consistently decreased, reaching a low of 11 births in 2023.
In total, from 1925 to 2023, there were 6,574 babies born in the United States with the name "Jacky". This statistic provides context for the popularity and trend of this particular name over time.