Find out how popular the first name Jacey has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jacey by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jacey is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 94% of people named Jacey being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 75 female babies and 9 male babies born with the name Jacey.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 9 baby boys were named Jacey in 2023, despite it being a predominantly female name. We'd love to know why!

The history of the first name Jacey

The given name Jacey is an English diminutive form of the name Jacob, which has its origins in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov. The name Ya'aqov is derived from the Hebrew verb "aqav," meaning "to follow" or "to be behind." It has been suggested that the name may also be related to the Hebrew word for "heel," "aqev," referring to the biblical story of Jacob being born holding onto the heel of his twin brother, Esau.

The name Jacob is prominent in the Old Testament of the Bible and is the name of one of the patriarchs of the Israelites. Jacob, the son of Isaac and Rebecca, plays a significant role in the book of Genesis, where he is portrayed as a cunning and determined individual who struggles with his brother Esau and later receives the blessing from his father, changing his name to Israel.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jacey was Jacey Rees, a Welsh politician and lawyer who lived from 1768 to 1846. He served as a Member of Parliament for Newport in Wales and was known for his advocacy of parliamentary reform.

In the 19th century, Jacey Cromwell (1805-1879) was an American politician from New York who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1851 to 1853.

Another notable bearer of the name was Jacey Harding (1890-1958), an Australian rules football player who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (now known as the Australian Football League) during the early 20th century.

In the literary world, Jacey Graham (1923-1986) was an American author and playwright known for her novels and plays that explored themes of family relationships and personal struggles.

More recently, Jacey Hawrilenko (born 1985) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has played in several leagues, including the National Women's Hockey League and the Canadian Women's Hockey League.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the given name Jacey, which serves as a diminutive and anglicized form of the Hebrew name Jacob.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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