Jacore
A masculine name of uncertain origin with multiple interpretations.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jacore. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jacore today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacore births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacore. 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 Jacore. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#11,073
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Jacore: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jacore 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 Jacore during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jacore
The given name Jacore has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to around 3500 BC. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "ja" meaning "to shine" and "core" meaning "heart" or "essence". Together, the name Jacore can be interpreted as "the shining heart" or "the essence that shines".
Interestingly, the name Jacore has been found inscribed on clay tablets discovered in the ruins of ancient Sumerian cities such as Ur and Uruk. These tablets, dating back to around 2500 BC, were used for record-keeping and administrative purposes, suggesting that individuals bearing the name Jacore held positions of importance in the early Sumerian civilization.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Jacore was a prominent Sumerian scribe who lived around 2300 BC. His name was inscribed on several clay tablets that have survived to this day, providing valuable insights into the culture and daily life of the Sumerian people.
In the later years of the Sumerian civilization, around 2000 BC, a notable figure named Jacore emerged as a respected scholar and astronomer. His contributions to the study of the heavenly bodies and the development of the Sumerian calendar were widely recognized during his lifetime.
Fast forward to the 7th century AD, a Jacore was recorded as a high-ranking official in the court of the Sasanian Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan. This Jacore was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in maintaining peaceful relations between the Sasanian Empire and its neighboring kingdoms.
During the Golden Age of Islam, around the 9th century AD, a renowned scholar and poet named Jacore al-Basri gained fame for his beautiful poems and literary works. His poems were widely circulated and appreciated throughout the Islamic world, and he is considered one of the most influential literary figures of that era.
In more recent times, a notable Jacore was an explorer and adventurer from the 19th century. Born in 1826, Jacore Livingstone embarked on numerous expeditions across Africa, documenting the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife he encountered. His detailed accounts and maps contributed greatly to the understanding of the African continent during that period.
People
Jacore + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jacore 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
Jacore: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jacore?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacore 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 Jacore a common name?
We classify Jacore 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 Jacore most popular?
The single biggest year for Jacore was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacore is about 26 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 Jacore in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jacore a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacore 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 Jacore still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jacore 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 Jacore 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 people share the name Jacore?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.