Jacque
Primarily a girl's name of French origin with 4,888 recorded births. Also given to 2,415 boys.
Meaning & Origin
A surname from French.
Jacque is a girl's and boy's baby name of French origin, the French form of James/Jacob, from the Hebrew Ya'akov, meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel.' Used as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries, it often serves as a shortened form of Jacqueline.
Jacque has a certain French chic — economical and elegant, with the masculine Gallic name worn with complete ease as a woman's name. It's the kind of name that sounds effortlessly stylish without trying.
EtymologyShow more
Jacque is cataloged under the French naming tradition. French names blend Latin roots with Norman, Frankish, and Gallic influences, often lending an air of elegance and formality.
In the U.S., Jacque has been recorded as a girl's name since 1914, with 4,888 total births. Browse the French names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jacque has 87+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1914.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30 | #12373 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 128 | #8353 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 382 | #2670 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 538 | #1797 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 1,099 | #1052 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 1,421 | #819 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 747 | #965 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 387 | #1221 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 121 | #2817 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 35 | #3819 | — |
The Story of Jacque
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1950, Jacque is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Jacque are most likely born between 1940 and 1960.
How rare is Jacque?
With 4,888 total births on record, Jacque remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1914, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1950s with 1,421 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jacque by the numbers
- Would fill 102 school buses
- Meeting one Jacque per day would take 13.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(87 years, 1914–2004)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7 | #13296 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14571 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11415 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10209 |
| 1998 | 7 | #11612 |
| 1997 | 5 | #14616 |
| 1996 | 5 | #14359 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8322 |
| 1994 | 12 | #7278 |
| 1993 | 20 | #4887 |
| 1992 | 14 | #6433 |
| 1991 | 25 | #4112 |
| 1990 | 30 | #3557 |
| 1989 | 28 | #3603 |
| 1988 | 34 | #2999 |
| 1987 | 40 | #2542 |
| 1986 | 32 | #2932 |
| 1985 | 34 | #2758 |
| 1984 | 30 | #2945 |
| 1983 | 33 | #2689 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Jacque as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Jacque has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 2,415 births since 1912.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1914–2004