Jacy
Jacy is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Moon (in Tupi-Guarani); sometimes associated with 'he heals' or as a short form of Jacinda.
Origin and history
Jacy is a name of Native American origin, often derived from the Tupi-Guarani word for the moon. It is also used as a modern phonetic variant or diminutive of names like Jacinda or Jacqueline. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,416 babies in the United States have been named Jacy since 1880. It ranks #3035 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1983.
States where it is most popular
- TX (43.7 %)
- CA (13.8 %)
- OK (8.9 %)
- GA (5.8 %)
- IL (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 | 85 |
| 1970-1980 | 362 |
| 1980-1990 | 396 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,052 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,019 |
| 2010-2019 | 384 |
| 2020-2029 | 118 |
Fun facts
- In Tupi-Guarani mythology, Jaci (often anglicized as Jacy) is the goddess of the moon.
- Its popularity peaked slightly in the late 20th century alongside similar-sounding names like Tracy and Macy.