unisex name
Jacqui
JAK-ee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,933
Jacqui is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 51% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2016 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1935, when 45 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Jacqui started out as a boys' name and is now given almost entirely to girls.
- First appears in birth records in 1927.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jacqui Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1920s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 285 |
| 1940s | 260 |
| 1950s | 185 |
| 1960s | 180 |
| 1970s | 15 |
How Popular Is Jacqui?
In 1978, Jacqui was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Jacqui Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jacqui
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jacqui Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jacqui over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jacqui
- English JAK-ee
Sibling Names for Jacqui
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jacqui — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jacqui
How popular is the name Jacqui?
In 1978, Jacqui was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Jacqui a girl's or a boy's name?
Jacqui is used for both girls and boys. About 51% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Jacqui?
Jacqui has 2 syllables.
When was Jacqui most popular?
Jacqui peaked in 1935, when 45 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Was Jacqui originally a boys' or girls' name?
Jacqui was given mostly to boys in the earliest US birth records and is now given almost entirely to girls.