Find out how popular the first name Jac has been for the last 46 years (from 1978 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jac by gender

Based on the last 46 years of data, Jac is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 17 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jac.

The history of the first name Jac

The given name Jac originated from the Hebrew name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It first appeared in the Old Testament as the name of one of the biblical patriarchs, Jacob, who was later renamed Israel by God. The name gained popularity among early Christians and Jews, and its variants spread across Europe and the Middle East.

In the Middle Ages, the name Jacob was commonly used in its various forms, such as Jacques in French, Jacobus in Latin, and Jac in English. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jac can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript record of the great survey of England completed in 1086 under the order of William the Conqueror.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jac or its variants. One of the most famous was Jac van Artevelde (c. 1290-1345), a Flemish statesman and leader of the popular uprising against the Count of Flanders. Another was Jac Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), the renowned Dutch painter and etcher whose works are considered masterpieces of the Dutch Golden Age.

In the realm of literature, Jac London (1876-1916) was an American novelist and short-story writer, best known for his works set in the Klondike Gold Rush, such as The Call of the Wild and White Fang. Jac Kerouac (1922-1969) was an American novelist and poet, a pioneer of the Beat Generation, whose most famous work is the novel On the Road.

In the field of music, Jac Brel (1929-1978) was a Belgian singer-songwriter and actor who composed and performed literate, philosophical, and highly emotional songs that influenced generations of performers. His legacy continues to inspire artists across the globe.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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