Jacolby
Jacolby is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Supplanter (from Jacob) combined with coal town or dark settlement (from Colby).
Origin and history
Jacolby is a modern American masculine name created by blending the traditional biblical name Jacob with the surname-turned-given-name Colby. It gained traction in the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside similar blend names. It remains a relatively rare choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,557 babies in the United States have been named Jacolby since 1880. It ranks #3189 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1832.
States where it is most popular
- TX (41.7 %)
- LA (35.5 %)
- AL (6.7 %)
- GA (6.3 %)
- MS (3.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 181 |
| 1990-2000 | 517 |
| 2000-2010 | 459 |
| 2010-2019 | 305 |
| 2020-2029 | 95 |
Famous people named Jacolby
- Jacolby Satterwhite: Artist, Animator
Nicknames
Colby, Jake, Coby
Fun facts
- Jacolby is a modern portmanteau combining elements of Jacob and Colby.
- The name emerged in U.S. baby name records in the late 20th century alongside other popular '-colby' blends.