Tacory
An invented name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from Spanish or Native American origins.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tacory. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tacory today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tacory births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tacory. 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 Tacory. 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
#11,906
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Tacory: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tacory 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 Tacory 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 Tacory
The name Tacory is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, which was spoken in what is now modern-day Italy during the 8th to 3rd centuries BC. The root of the name is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "tacu," meaning "to honor" or "to revere," and the suffix "-ry," which was a common ending for names in that culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tacory can be found in a collection of Etruscan inscriptions dating back to the 6th century BC. These inscriptions were discovered in the ancient city of Tarquinia and contain references to an individual named "Tacury," which is believed to be an early variation of the name.
In the 4th century BC, a prominent Etruscan leader and military commander named Tacory Velthuri is mentioned in several historical texts as playing a crucial role in the defense of the city-state of Veii against the Roman Republic. His name is often cited as an example of the enduring influence of Etruscan culture and naming traditions on the ancient world.
During the Renaissance period, a notable scholar and humanist named Tacory Bracciolini (1381-1459) gained recognition for his work in reviving the study of ancient Greek and Roman literature. Born in Florence, Italy, Bracciolini's writings and teachings helped to popularize the name Tacory among the intellectual circles of the time.
In the 18th century, a French explorer and naturalist named Tacory Daubenton (1716-1800) made significant contributions to the fields of zoology and comparative anatomy. His detailed observations and illustrations of various animal species were instrumental in the development of modern scientific taxonomy.
Another notable figure bearing the name Tacory was the American artist and illustrator Tacory Wyeth (1882-1945), best known for his distinctive paintings depicting scenes of rural life in Pennsylvania and New England. His works, including the famous "Christina's World," have become iconic representations of American realism in art.
While the name Tacory has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the enduring legacy of its Etruscan origins and the cultural influences that have shaped its usage over time.
People
Tacory + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tacory as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tacory: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tacory?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tacory 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 Tacory a common name?
We classify Tacory 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 Tacory most popular?
The single biggest year for Tacory was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tacory 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 Tacory in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tacory a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tacory 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 Tacory still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tacory 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 Tacory 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 Americans are named Tacory?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.