Jacory
A masculine name of English origin meaning "Jack's heir".
Name Census estimates that about 1,230 living Americans carry the first name Jacory. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jacory today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacory births was 2009 (75 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacory. 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
1.2K
~ 1 in 278,662 Americans
Peak year
2009
75 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,445
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Jacory: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jacory from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 432 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
Jacory 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 Jacory during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jacorys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, Florida, Georgia recorded the most babies named Jacory, while Mississippi, California, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 62 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jacory
The name Jacory is a unique and relatively modern name with no clear historical origins. It does not appear to be derived from any particular language or culture, nor is it found in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The earliest recorded instances of the name seem to date back to the late 20th century, likely originating as a creative combination of elements from more common names.
One possible explanation for the name Jacory is that it may be a blend of the names Jacob and Cory. Jacob is a Hebrew name meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows," while Cory is a diminutive form of the Greek name Cornelius, meaning "horn." The combination of these two names could have been inspired by a desire to create a unique and melodic name with a modern twist.
Another theory suggests that Jacory may be a variant spelling of the name Jácory, which is a masculine name of Brazilian Portuguese origin. However, there is limited information available on the origins and meaning of this name in Portuguese.
Despite its relatively recent emergence, the name Jacory has been borne by a few notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Jacory Roberson, an American football player who played as a wide receiver for the University of Florida from 2007 to 2010.
Another individual with this name is Jacory Harris, an American football quarterback who played for the University of Miami from 2008 to 2011. He was a highly touted recruit and started several games for the Hurricanes during his college career.
In the world of music, Jacory Terrell is a contemporary American singer and songwriter known for his work in the pop and R&B genres. He has released several albums and singles since the early 2010s.
Jacory Brooks is an American professional basketball player who has played in various leagues around the world, including the NBA G League and leagues in Europe and Asia.
Jacory Coy is a Canadian mixed martial artist and former professional boxer. He has competed in several prominent MMA promotions and held titles in both sports.
While the name Jacory may be relatively new and its origins somewhat unclear, it has gained a modest following in recent decades, with a handful of notable individuals bearing this unique moniker across various fields and professions.
People
Jacory + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jacory 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
Jacory: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jacory?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,230 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacory 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 278,662 US residents.
Is Jacory a common name?
We classify Jacory as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,251 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jacory most popular?
The single biggest year for Jacory was 2009, when 75 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacory is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jacory a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacory 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.
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.