Find out how popular the first name Jackey has been for the last 34 years (from 1974 to 2007) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jackey by gender

Based on the last 34 years of data, Jackey is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2007, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jackey.

The history of the first name Jackey

The name Jackey is a diminutive form of the name Jack, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yakov or Jacob. This name has its roots in ancient Semitic languages and is believed to have originated around the 6th century BC in the Middle East. The name Jacob is associated with the biblical figure of the same name, who was one of the patriarchs of the Israelites.

Jackey is a variant spelling of the name Jackie, which is a diminutive of the name Jack commonly used as a nickname or pet name. The earliest recorded use of the name Jackey dates back to the late 16th century in England, where it was initially used as a diminutive form of the name Jack.

One of the earliest notable figures with the name Jackey was Jackey Arundell, an English politician and member of parliament who lived from around 1573 to 1644. Another early recorded use of the name was Jackey Arundell Dyke, who was an English politician and member of parliament in the 17th century.

In the 18th century, Jackey Ives was a notable English cricketer who played for the Kent county cricket team during the 1740s and 1750s. He was one of the earliest professional cricketers in England and was known for his bowling skills.

Jackey Fisher, born in 1841, was a British naval officer who served as the First Sea Lord of the Royal Navy from 1904 to 1910. He played a significant role in modernizing the British navy and was influential in the development of modern naval strategy and tactics.

In the 20th century, Jackey Neyman was a renowned mathematician and statistician born in 1894 in Russia. He made significant contributions to the field of statistics and is particularly known for his work on confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.

While the name Jackey has its origins in ancient times and has been used throughout history, it has become less common in recent decades, particularly in comparison to other diminutive forms of Jack, such as Jackie or Jax. However, its historical significance and connection to biblical and cultural roots continue to make it a unique and interesting 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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