Jackie Wu

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jackie Wu — English
140K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jackie Wu is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jackie is a feminine given name of English origin. Jackie or Jacky is a given name or nickname for both males and females, often a pet form of Jack or other names. Jackie Bradley Jr. (born 1990), American Major League Baseball player Jackie Chan (born 1954), Hong Kong martial artist, actor, film director, producer, stuntman, and singer. The surname Wu: Wú is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic Hundred Family Surnames. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong. Jackie is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 140K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jackie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jackie

English

Jackie or Jacky is a given name or nickname for both males and females, often a pet form of Jack or other names. Jackie Bradley Jr. (born 1990), American Major League Baseball player Jackie Chan (born 1954), Hong Kong martial artist, actor, film director, producer, stuntman, and singer.

Surname: Wu

Vietnamese

Wú is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic Hundred Family Surnames. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jackie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jackie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jackie Wu

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jackie Wu:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jackie?
The first name Jackie originates from English. Jackie or Jacky is a given name or nickname for both males and females, often a pet form of Jack or other names. Jackie Bradley Jr. (born 1990), American Major League Baseball player Jackie Chan (born 1954), Hong Kong martial artist, actor, film director, producer, stuntman, and singer.
When was Jackie most popular?
The name Jackie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Wu?
The surname Wu originates from Vietnamese. Wú is the pinyin transliteration of the Chinese surname 吳 (Simplified Chinese 吴), which is a common surname (family name) in Mainland China. Wú (吳) is the sixth name listed in the Song dynasty classic Hundred Family Surnames. In 2019 Wu was the ninth most common surname in Mainland China. A 2013 study found that it was the eighth most common surname, shared by 26,800,000 people or 2.000% of the population, with the province having the most being Guangdong.
What are the origins of the name Jackie Wu?
The name Jackie Wu combines two different traditions: the first name Jackie has English roots, while the surname Wu originates from Vietnamese.
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