Jackey
Jackey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jackey
- A nickname used instead of the male given name Jack, Jacques (and its cognates) or John.
Etymology
From Jack + -ey.
How popular is Jackey?
Since 1880, 43 girls and 683 boys in the U.S. have been named Jackey (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4746 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #1402 in 1956. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Sibling name ideas for Jackey
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Jackey FAQ
What does the name Jackey mean?
A nickname used instead of the male given name Jack, Jacques (and its cognates) or John. From Jack + -ey.
How popular is the name Jackey?
Since 1880, 43 girls and 683 boys in the U.S. have been named Jackey (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4746 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #1402 in 1956. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Jackey a boy or girl name?
Jackey is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 43 girls and 683 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.