Jackie
JAK-ee · 2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Hebrew ◈ 2 syllables
"Supplanter, held by the heel"

From Hebrew

Jackie means supplanter — a diminutive of Jacqueline, from the Hebrew Jacob. Jackie Kennedy was the most elegant First Lady — she defined Camelot. Jackie Robinson broke baseball's colour barrier. Jackie Chan redefined martial-arts cinema. Two syllables of Kennedy-Camelot, Robinson's barrier-breaking, and Chan-level martial arts — the most impactful two-syllable name across three fields.

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Jackie at a glance
MeaningSupplanter, held by the heel
OriginHebrew
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#2258
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Why parents love Jackie
  • Jackie Kennedy was the most elegant First Lady — defined Camelot.
  • Jackie Robinson broke baseball's colour barrier.
  • Jackie Chan redefined martial-arts cinema.
  • Two syllables with a strong, friendly sound: JAK-ee.
  • Three Jackies across three fields — maximum impact.
The vibe of Jackie
supplanterJacquelineKennedyCamelotRobinsoncolour barrierChanmartial artselegant
Origin & history of Jackie
Hebrew Jacob (supplanter) Jacques Jacqueline diminutive Jackie
1
Hebrew roots
Jackie is a diminutive of Jacqueline meaning supplanter. Jackie Kennedy defined Camelot. Jackie Robinson broke baseball's colour barrier. Jackie Chan redefined martial-arts cinema.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Diminutive; Jackie Robinson (1919–1972); Jackie Kennedy (1929–1994).
3
Today
Jackie remains a beloved choice, ranking #2258 in the US. 170,003 babies have been named Jackie since 1899.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Jackie?
1961 peak year
Today, Jackie is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #2258), with only about 150 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1961, 4,256 babies were given the name (ranked #112 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1950s. Jackie's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 170,003 babies have been registered as Jackie since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
4,256 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #112)
150 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,500 Total registrations
last 10 years
170,003 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #2,258) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Jackie
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Jackie's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — barrier-breaking leadership. People named Jackie tend to be elegant, pioneering, and gifted at defining Camelot while breaking barriers.

Defines Camelot breaks barriers
Kennedy-elegant
Robinson-pioneering
Chan-martial-arts
Three-field impact
J1
A1
C3
K2
I9
E5
Sum: 21 → Life path 3
Personality of Jackie
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
😊
Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
🌈
Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
🗣️
Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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