Jackee is of American origin, derived from the French name Jacques. It was popularized by the character Jackée Harry, who played Lisa Landry on the TV sitcom "227" in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The name has since been used more frequently as a given name for girls.
The name Jackee experienced significant fluctuations in popularity throughout the years. Its highest peak occurred in 1988 with 52 births, a stark contrast to its lowest point in 1949 and 1950 with only 8 and 6 births respectively. The name gained notable traction from the late 80s to early 90s before declining again towards the end of the century.