Jacora
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly an invented name.
Name Census estimates that about 110 living Americans carry the first name Jacora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jacora today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacora births was 2004 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacora. 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.
People living today
110
~ 1 in 3,115,949 Americans
Peak year
2004
11 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2011 SSA rank
#15,578
Tracked since 1990
Census
Jacora in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 139 people with the first name Jacora, which placed it at #47,200 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#47,200
National first-name rank
People counted
139
139 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
81.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jacora
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jacora is Black at 81.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.6%) and White (7.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jacora described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jacora at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American81.3% · 113
- Two or more races8.6% · 12
- White7.2% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.2% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
Popularity
Jacora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jacora from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 64 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jacora 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 Jacora 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 Jacora
The name Jacora is a unique and intriguing name with a rich history dating back to ancient times. Its origins can be traced to the ancient Mesopotamian civilization, where it was derived from the Akkadian word "jakaru," meaning "to honor" or "to revere." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were held in high esteem or respected within their communities.
During the height of the Akkadian Empire, which spanned from the 24th to the 22nd century BCE, the name Jacora was commonly used among the nobility and ruling classes. It can be found inscribed on various ancient tablets and artifacts, including royal decrees and official documents, further solidifying its connection to a prestigious lineage.
As civilizations rose and fell, the name Jacora underwent various linguistic transformations and adaptations. In the ancient Sumerian texts, it appeared as "Ia-ku-ra," while in the later Babylonian period, it took the form of "Iakura." These variations reflect the cultural exchange and linguistic influences that shaped the name over the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jacora can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving literary works from ancient Mesopotamia. In this epic, Jacora was the name of a minor character, a young woman who played a pivotal role in helping the protagonist, Gilgamesh, on his quest for immortality.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jacora. In the 7th century BCE, Jacora was the name of a renowned Assyrian architect responsible for the construction of the famous Ishtar Gate in the city of Babylon. Another prominent figure was Jacora the Wise, a celebrated philosopher and scholar who lived in the 4th century BCE and was known for her contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy.
During the medieval period, the name Jacora gained popularity among certain religious communities. One notable bearer was Jacora of Antioch, a Christian mystic who lived in the 5th century CE and was renowned for her visions and spiritual teachings. Additionally, Jacora al-Andalusi was a renowned poet and scholar from the Iberian Peninsula during the 11th century CE, known for her remarkable contributions to Arabic literature.
In more recent times, the name Jacora has been associated with a handful of influential figures. Jacora Montessori, an Italian educator and philosopher born in 1870, was the founder of the Montessori method of education, which emphasizes hands-on learning and the development of a child's natural curiosity and independence.
While the name Jacora may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical legacy and diverse cultural influences make it a fascinating and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a deep and meaningful past.
People
Jacora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jacora 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
Jacora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jacora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 110 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacora 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 3,115,949 US residents.
Is Jacora a common name?
We classify Jacora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 113 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jacora most popular?
The single biggest year for Jacora was 2004, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacora is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jacora in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 139 people with the name Jacora, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #47,200 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jacora in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jacora?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jacora leans strongly female. 135 people counted with this name were female (97.8%), compared with 3 male bearers (2.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jacora?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jacora is Black at 81.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.6%) and White (7.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jacora most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jacora in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.3% (113 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jacora in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jacora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacora in the SSA data are female. 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 Jacora still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jacora 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 Jacora 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.
How many people are named Jacora?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.