Jacq
A feminine diminutive of the name Jacques of French origin.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jacq. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jacq today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacq births was 2021 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacq. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jacq. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2021
6 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#11,295
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Jacq: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jacq by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jacq during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jacq
The given name Jacq is a French diminutive form derived from the masculine name Jacques. Jacques itself originates from the late Latin name Jacobus, which is the Latin form of the ancient Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob). The name Jacob comes from the Hebrew word 'aqeb, meaning "heel" or "supplanter."
The name Jacq gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages, particularly in the 12th and 13th centuries. It was commonly used as a shortened form of Jacques among the French nobility and upper classes. Over time, it became a distinct given name in its own right.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jacq can be found in the writings of the 13th-century French philosopher and theologian, Jacq de Vitry (c. 1180-1240). He was a notable figure in the Catholic Church and played a significant role in the early missionary efforts to convert non-Christian populations.
Another notable bearer of the name Jacq was Jacq Daliès (c. 1510-1586), a French Protestant theologian and biblical scholar. He was a prominent figure during the French Reformation and made significant contributions to the translation of the Bible into French.
In the realm of literature, the name Jacq is associated with Jacq Callot (1592-1635), a renowned French printmaker and draftsman. His etchings and engravings, particularly those depicting the miseries of war, are considered masterpieces of the Baroque period.
Moving forward in history, Jacq Delille (1738-1813) was a French poet and translator who gained fame for his translations of Virgil's Georgics and Aeneid. He was also known for his didactic poems on subjects such as gardening and agriculture.
Lastly, Jacq Cousteau (1910-1997) was a French naval officer, explorer, and conservationist. He is best known for his pioneering work in underwater exploration and for popularizing the study of marine life through his documentaries and books. Cousteau's innovative use of scuba diving and underwater filming techniques revolutionized the field of oceanography.
While the name Jacq has its roots in the French language and culture, it has been adopted and used in various other countries and cultures over the centuries, becoming a distinct and recognizable given name in its own right.
People
Jacq + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jacq as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jacq: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jacq?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacq going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jacq a common name?
We classify Jacq as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jacq most popular?
The single biggest year for Jacq was 2021, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacq is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jacq in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jacq a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacq in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jacq still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jacq in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jacq can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Jacq?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Jacq, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.