Jacorion
Of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly a unique blend of elements.
Name Census estimates that about 113 living Americans carry the first name Jacorion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jacorion today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacorion births was 2008 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacorion. 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
113
~ 1 in 3,033,224 Americans
Peak year
2008
12 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2017 SSA rank
#11,309
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Jacorion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jacorion 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 71 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jacorion remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jacorion 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 Jacorion 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 Jacorion
The name Jacorion is a relatively modern invention, likely crafted from a combination of existing names and elements. Its origins are unclear, but it appears to be a blend of the popular names Jacob and Orion, possibly with some influence from the French name Jacques.
The name Jacob has Hebrew roots, derived from the Biblical patriarch Jacob, whose name means "supplanter" or "one who follows". Orion, on the other hand, is a name of Greek origin, referring to the famous hunter in Greek mythology who was later immortalized as a constellation.
While Jacorion itself does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components carry rich cultural significance. The name Jacob has been widely used throughout history, particularly in Judeo-Christian traditions, while Orion has been embraced in various cultures due to the prominence of the constellation.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jacorion are relatively recent, with the first known examples emerging in the late 20th century. It is a unique and modern creation, likely born out of a desire for a distinctive and meaningful name.
Due to its novelty, there are few notable historical figures bearing the name Jacorion. However, here are five individuals who have been recorded with this first name:
1. Jacorion Burnett, an American football player born in 1997, who played for the University of Oklahoma.
2. Jacorion Potts, an American basketball player born in 1998, who played for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
3. Jacorion Jackson, an American football player born in 2000, who committed to play for the University of Louisville.
4. Jacorion Lane, an American football player born in 2002, who committed to play for the University of Oklahoma.
5. Jacorion Smith, an American football player born in 2004, who is currently being recruited by various college programs.
While the name Jacorion may lack a deep historical lineage, it represents the creative blending of cultural influences and the desire to forge a unique identity in the modern era. Its popularity and prevalence may continue to evolve as new generations embrace its distinctive sound and meaning.
People
Jacorion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jacorion 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
Jacorion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jacorion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 113 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacorion 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 3,033,224 US residents.
Is Jacorion a common name?
We classify Jacorion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 114 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jacorion most popular?
The single biggest year for Jacorion was 2008, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacorion is about 18 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 Jacorion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jacorion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacorion 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 Jacorion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jacorion 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 Jacorion 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 are named Jacorion?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Jacorion, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.