Xackery
An uncommon invented name, possibly derived from the letter X.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Xackery. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Xackery today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xackery births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xackery. 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 Xackery. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#13,950
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Xackery: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xackery 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 Xackery during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Xackery
The given name Xackery has an intriguing and multifaceted history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes, where it was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "xakr," which meant "brave" or "courageous." This root word eventually evolved into the Old English name "Xacca," which was commonly used during the Anglo-Saxon era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xackery can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century manuscript containing parts of the Gothic Bible translation by Wulfila. In this text, the name appears as "Xaccareis," referring to a prominent Gothic chieftain who played a significant role in the region's history.
During the Middle Ages, the name Xackery gained popularity among the nobility and clergy. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands. One notable bearer of the name was Xackery von Köln, a 12th-century German monk and scholar renowned for his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts.
In the 14th century, the name Xackery made its way to England, where it was embraced by the upper classes. One of the most famous English figures with this name was Xackery Beaufort, a nobleman and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. He was born in 1376 and died in 1420.
The Renaissance period witnessed the spread of the name Xackery across Europe. In Italy, the humanist scholar Xackery Bracciolini (1369-1459) was a prominent figure who helped revive the study of classical Greek literature. Meanwhile, in France, Xackery de Montmorency (1495-1567) was a powerful nobleman and military leader who played a pivotal role in the French Wars of Religion.
As the name Xackery continued to gain traction, it also found its way into the arts and literature. One notable figure was the Dutch painter Xackery Cornelisz van Haarlem (1599-1638), known for his contributions to the Dutch Golden Age of painting. In the realm of literature, the English poet Xackery Marlow (1564-1593) left an indelible mark with his works, including the play "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus."
While the name Xackery has undergone various spelling variations and cultural adaptations over the centuries, its essence has remained rooted in its ancient Germanic origins, symbolizing bravery, courage, and a rich tapestry of historical significance.
People
Xackery + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xackery as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xackery: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xackery?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xackery 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 Xackery a common name?
We classify Xackery 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 Xackery most popular?
The single biggest year for Xackery was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xackery is about 6 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 Xackery in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xackery a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xackery 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 Xackery still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xackery 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 Xackery 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 called Xackery?
Find out how many people have the name Xackery on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.