Jacauri
A variant spelling of the name Jakoury, meaning "supplanter" from Hebrew origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jacauri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jacauri today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacauri births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacauri. 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 Jacauri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,032
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Jacauri: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jacauri 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 Jacauri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jacauri
The given name Jacauri has its origins in the indigenous Tupi language of Brazil, spoken by the Tupi people who inhabited the coastal regions of what is now Brazil. Jacauri is believed to have originated as a combination of the Tupi words "jaca" meaning "fruit" and "uri" meaning "bird", potentially referring to a specific type of bird that feeds on fruit.
Historically, the name Jacauri has been documented in written records dating back to the late 16th century, around the time of the first European contact and colonization of Brazil. Some of the earliest written accounts of the name can be found in the journals and records of Portuguese explorers and missionaries who encountered the Tupi people during their expeditions into the Brazilian interior.
While the name itself does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its origins in the Tupi language and culture are closely tied to the rich traditions and beliefs of the indigenous peoples of Brazil.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jacauri was a Tupi chief who lived in the late 16th century and was documented by Portuguese explorers. Unfortunately, specific details about his life and deeds have been lost to history.
In the 17th century, a Tupi warrior named Jacauri was noted for his bravery and skill in battles against Portuguese colonizers. He became a respected leader among his people, though little else is known about his life and accomplishments.
During the 18th century, a renowned Tupi medicine man and healer named Jacauri was revered for his vast knowledge of traditional healing practices and medicinal plants. His wisdom and expertise were sought out by many, but details of his life and teachings have been largely forgotten over time.
In the early 20th century, a Brazilian artist and sculptor named Jacauri Leite (1889-1964) gained recognition for his unique style and depictions of indigenous Brazilian culture and mythology. His works were celebrated for their intricate details and symbolic representations of the Tupi people's traditions.
Another notable figure with the name Jacauri was a Brazilian anthropologist and researcher named Jacauri da Silva (1920-1998), who dedicated his life to studying and preserving the cultural heritage of the indigenous tribes of the Amazon rainforest. His work contributed significantly to the understanding and documentation of these ancient cultures.
People
Jacauri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jacauri 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
Jacauri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jacauri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacauri 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jacauri a common name?
We classify Jacauri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jacauri most popular?
The single biggest year for Jacauri was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacauri is about 16 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 Jacauri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jacauri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacauri 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 Jacauri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jacauri 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 Jacauri 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 common is the name Jacauri?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Jacauri on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.