Total births
140
Girls' name · since 1961
Jakki
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 140 babies named Jakki, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 140
- total births
- 1961–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Jakki is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 140 have been recorded since 1961.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jakki has been recorded 140 times among girls since 1961, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 1995.
- 140 total births
- 1961–1995 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
140 girls have been named Jakki since 1961, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1995.
- 140
- total births
- 1961–1995
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Jakki was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
11 babies were named Jakki in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Jakki's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jakki splits its recorded history at 1984: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1961 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1984 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jakki at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Jakki popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–1995
- Peak year (1984)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Jakki by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jakki's strongest decade.
69 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Jakki births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
- 1970s 27
1970s
27 births
- 1980s
1980s
69 births
- 1990s
1990s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 69 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jakki? ▼
140 babies have been named Jakki since 1961. It was last recorded in 1995. The peak year was 1984 with 11 births.
When was Jakki most popular? ▼
Jakki was most popular in the 1980s decade with 69 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
How long has the name Jakki been used? ▼
Jakki has been recorded in Social Security data since 1961, spanning 35 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Jakki? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jakayla, Jakiyah, Jakiya, Jakira, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jakki's data
- Jakki's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (69 total births) through the 1990s (28) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jakki
Nearby Names Like Jakki
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jakki
Jakayla Girl
#3857 6,840 births
Jakiyah Girl
#4443 1,501 births
Jakiya Girl
#7410 1,432 births
Jakira Girl
#6753 1,344 births
Jakia Girl
#15737 1,198 births
Compare Jakki side by side: Jakki vs Jakayla Jakki vs Jakiyah Jakki vs Jakiya
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1961–1995 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jakki: Baby Name Since 1961 - 140 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jakki. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jakki draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.