Jacione
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Jacinta.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jacione. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jacione today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacione births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacione. 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 Jacione. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,815
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Jacione: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jacione 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 Jacione 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 Jacione
The name Jacione has its origins in the ancient language of Etruscan, which was spoken in what is now modern-day Italy. The Etruscans were a highly advanced civilization that flourished in the region during the 8th to 3rd centuries BC. Jacione is believed to have derived from the Etruscan word "jaconi," which means "one who is blessed by the gods."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jacione can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to around the 5th century BC. This inscription was discovered in the ancient city of Veii, located near modern-day Rome. The name was inscribed on a sarcophagus, suggesting that it was borne by a prominent individual of that time.
During the Roman era, the name Jacione underwent some variations in spelling, with forms such as "Iacionus" and "Iacione" appearing in various historical documents and records. One notable individual who bore this name was Iacionus Flavius, a Roman senator who lived in the 1st century AD. He was known for his contributions to Roman law and his advocacy for the rights of citizens.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jacione became more widely used across Europe, particularly in Italy and parts of France. One notable bearer of the name was Jacione di Todi, an Italian mystic and religious figure who lived in the 13th century. He was known for his devout spirituality and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jacione gained further prominence, with several notable figures bearing this moniker. One such individual was Jacione Bellamano, an Italian artist who lived in the 15th century. He was renowned for his exquisite frescoes and works of religious art, many of which can still be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.
Another prominent bearer of the name Jacione was Jacione Borghese, an Italian nobleman and statesman who lived in the 16th century. He served as a diplomat and advisor to Pope Clement VIII and played a significant role in the political affairs of the Papal States during that time.
In the centuries that followed, the name Jacione continued to be used, although with less frequency. One notable example from more recent history is Jacione Grimaldi, an Italian artist and sculptor who lived in the late 19th century. He was known for his intricate marble sculptures and was commissioned to create works for various churches and public spaces in Italy.
People
Jacione + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jacione 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
Jacione: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jacione?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacione 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 Jacione a common name?
We classify Jacione 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 Jacione most popular?
The single biggest year for Jacione was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacione is about 12 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 Jacione in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jacione a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacione 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 Jacione still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jacione 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 Jacione 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 Jacione?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Jacione on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.