Jacorey
Jacorey is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern combination of 'Ja-' and Corey, typically meaning 'from the ravine' or 'in heart'.
Origin and history
Jacorey is a modern American name created by combining the prefix 'Ja-' with the established name Corey. It emerged in the late 20th century alongside similar invented names using popular phonetic patterns. In the United States, it sees modest, steady use as a distinctive masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
2,233 babies in the United States have been named Jacorey since 1880. It ranks #2736 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1788.
States where it is most popular
- TX (30.4 %)
- GA (22.2 %)
- AL (16.4 %)
- FL (11.3 %)
- LA (11.2 %)
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 | 125 |
| 1990-2000 | 564 |
| 2000-2010 | 864 |
| 2010-2019 | 541 |
| 2020-2029 | 139 |
Famous people named Jacorey
- Jacorey Shepherd: American football player
Nicknames
Jay, Corey
Fun facts
- Jacorey belongs to a contemporary trend of creating unique names by adding popular prefixes like 'Ja-' to established classical or Irish names.
- Over 2,000 boys in the United States have been given the name Jacorey since the late 20th century.