Jacory
Jacory is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or hollow; blended from Jacob and Corey.
Origin and history
Jacory is a modern American name created by blending elements of classic masculine names like Jacob and Corey. It emerged in the late 20th century alongside similar invented names with the 'Ja-' prefix. In the United States, it remains a rare given name primarily used for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,259 babies in the United States have been named Jacory since 1880. It ranks #3439 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1867.
States where it is most popular
- TX (49.4 %)
- FL (15.8 %)
- GA (15.8 %)
- LA (8 %)
- AL (5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 125 |
| 1990-2000 | 310 |
| 2000-2010 | 432 |
| 2010-2019 | 327 |
| 2020-2029 | 60 |
Famous people named Jacory
- Jacory Harris: American football player
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt: American football player
Nicknames
Jay, Cory
Fun facts
- Jacory is a contemporary American creation combining the prefix Ja- with the established name Corey.
- The name first gained measurable popularity in the U.S. during the late 1980s and early 1990s.