Find out how popular the first name Jacie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jacie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jacie is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Jacie being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 54 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jacie.

The history of the first name Jacie

The name Jacie originated from the English language, and it is a diminutive form of the name Jacqueline, which in turn is derived from the French masculine name Jacques. Jacques is the French form of the late Latin name Jacobus, which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows."

The name Jacqueline gained popularity in the Middle Ages, and it was often used as a feminine form of Jacques. The diminutive form Jacie emerged as a nickname for Jacqueline in the English-speaking world, likely in the 19th or early 20th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jacie can be found in the 1880 United States Census, where a handful of individuals were listed with this name. However, it remained relatively uncommon until the mid-20th century.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jacie. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Jacie Triplette (1894-1986), an American baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1928.

Another notable Jacie was Jacie Scholes (1919-2005), a British actress and dancer who appeared in several films and television shows in the mid-20th century.

In more recent times, Jacie Troutman (born 1988) is an American politician who served as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019.

Jacie Boyd (born 1996) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a defender for the Houston Dash in the National Women's Soccer League.

Jacie Hoyt (born 1975) is an American artist and painter known for her abstract and figurative works, which have been exhibited in various galleries across the United States.

While the name Jacie has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in the English-speaking world. Its connection to the more traditional names Jacqueline and Jacques adds a touch of historical significance and cultural richness to this diminutive name.

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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