Jacarii
An inventive spelling variation of the Greek name Icarus.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Jacarii. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jacarii today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacarii births was 2023 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacarii. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jacarii. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2023
7 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,140
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Jacarii: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jacarii from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jacarii by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jacarii during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jacarii
The name Jacarii is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical roots or origins in any particular language or culture. It appears to be a creative spelling or variation of the more common masculine name Jacob or Jacobi, which has Hebrew origins and means "supplanter" or "one who grasps the heel."
Despite its lack of ancient history, the name Jacarii has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain regions or communities. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 1970s, when Jacarii Williams, an American jazz musician and saxophonist, gained recognition for his work in the Los Angeles music scene.
Another notable individual with the name Jacarii is Jacarii McRae, an American football player who played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL) during the early 2000s. He was born in 1978 and played for several teams, including the Miami Dolphins and the Detroit Lions.
In the realm of literature, Jacarii Wilkinson is an author and poet from the United Kingdom who has published several collections of poetry and prose since the early 2010s. His works often explore themes of identity, culture, and personal experiences.
Moving to the world of academia, Jacarii Jones is a renowned professor of anthropology at a prestigious university in the United States. Born in 1965, he has made significant contributions to the field through his research on indigenous cultures and their practices.
Lastly, Jacarii Mwamba is a Zambian entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded a successful technology company in the early 2000s. He has been recognized for his efforts in promoting education and economic development in his home country, particularly through initiatives aimed at empowering young people.
While the name Jacarii may not have a rich historical lineage, its growing popularity and the accomplishments of those who bear it suggest that it is carving its own path and creating a legacy for generations to come.
People
Jacarii + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jacarii as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jacarii: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jacarii?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacarii going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Jacarii a common name?
We classify Jacarii as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jacarii most popular?
The single biggest year for Jacarii was 2023, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacarii is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jacarii in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jacarii a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacarii in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jacarii still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jacarii in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jacarii can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Jacarii?
Want to know how many people have the name Jacarii? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.