Jacoby
Jacoby is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or one who follows at the heel.
Origin and history
Jacoby is a surname-derived masculine given name stemming from Jacob. It ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which is interpreted as 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'. In the United States, it gained steady use as a modern alternative to traditional choices like Jacob and Jacoby.
Popularity in the United States
11,161 babies in the United States have been named Jacoby since 1880. It ranks #1125 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1028.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.1 %)
- LA (8.6 %)
- FL (7 %)
- CA (6 %)
- GA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 9 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 189 |
| 1980-1990 | 762 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,673 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,232 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,178 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,111 |
Famous people named Jacoby
- Jacoby Ellsbury: Baseball Player, Athlete
- Jacoby Shaddix: Musician, Singer
- Jacoby Brissett: Football Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Coby, Jake, Koby
Fun facts
- Jacoby originated primarily as a patronymic English and German surname before becoming a given name.
- The name experienced a notable rise in U.S. popularity during the late 2000s.