Jacy
Jacy is a boy's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Moon (Tupi-Guarani) or modern variant of Jace.
Origin and history
Jacy is a name of Native American origin derived from the Tupi language word for the moon, while also functioning in English as a modern phonetic variant of Jace or Jaycee. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare masculine choice given to a small number of boys each year. The name offers a gentle, nature-inspired feel alongside a sleek modern sound.
Popularity in the United States
756 babies in the United States have been named Jacy since 1880. It ranks #3920 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1889.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.3 %)
- TX (41.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 113 |
| 1980-1990 | 130 |
| 1990-2000 | 166 |
| 2000-2010 | 200 |
| 2010-2019 | 104 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Fun facts
- In Tupi-Guarani mythology, Jaci (Jacy) is the deity representing the moon and protector of plants.
- Though used historically for males, Jacy is also occasionally given to female infants in the United States.