How Many People Are Named Jacoby?

Complete statistics for the name Jacoby: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jacoby
Rare
Hebrew

Jacoby means 'follower of Jacob' and is a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 30,133 Americans have this name, making it quite unique. The majority, 80%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~8,862
Living in US
1 in 37,401
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Follower of Jacob
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Determined Loyal
2
Life Path Number

Life path number 2 symbolizes balance and harmony, suggesting those named Jacoby might excel in cooperative environments.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,971
Worldwide Bearers
#241,052
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
10,951
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇳🇱 Netherlands
2
🇨🇳 China
2
🇯🇵 Japan
1
🇰🇼 Kuwait
1
🇲🇽 Mexico
1
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
10,834 (99%)
♀ Female
117 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
8,977
Would be under 30 (80%)
2,161
Would be 30–60 (19%)
16
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 11,154 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jacoby Through the Generations

Jacoby peaked in popularity in 2008 with 696 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are around 10,951 people named Jacoby living in the US, with most under 30 years old. This younger demographic skews the average age to just 20, indicating that Jacoby is a name embraced by a newer generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,440
Louisiana 769
Florida 616
California 535
Georgia 473
Alabama 362
Massachusetts 349
Illinois 339
Mississippi 304
North Carolina 298

⭐ Famous People Named Jacoby

Jacoby is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:Jacoby Brissett, American football player Jacoby Ellsbury, American baseball player Jacoby Ford, American football player Jacobi Francis, American football player Jacoby Jones (1984–2024), American football player Jacoby Jones, American football player JaCoby Jones, American baseball player Jacoby Shaddix, American rock singer JaCoby Stevens, American football player Ja'Kobe Walter, American basketball player Jacoby Windmon, American football player…

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✨ Similar Names to Jacoby

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jacoby's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Jacoby

How Many People Have the Name Jacoby?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,862 people in the United States currently share the name Jacoby. That works out to roughly 1 in every 37,401 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Jacoby a Common or Rare Name?

Jacoby is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jacoby Mean?

Jacoby means "follower of Jacob" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jacoby in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Jacoby Most Popular?

The name Jacoby reached peak popularity in 2008, with 696 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jacoby?

Approximately 8,862 people named Jacoby live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,862. That works out to roughly 1 in 37,401 Americans.

Is Jacoby a rare name?

Jacoby is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 37,401 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jacoby mean?

Jacoby means "follower of Jacob" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jacoby more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Jacoby are male and 1% are female.

When was Jacoby most popular?

Jacoby peaked in 2008 with 696 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8,862
All-Time Births8,862
1 in X1 in 37,401
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2008
World Rank#241,052
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.