Declining since 1993, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Jacolby since 1981
Babies named Jacolby per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 181 |
| 1990s | 517 |
| 2000s | 459 |
| 2010s | 305 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Jacolby is a modern American coinage that emerged in the early 1980s, first recorded in 1981. It reached its peak popularity in 1992, but has been steadily falling in use since 1993. In 2025, the name ranked 5,861st nationally, with a frequency of about 1 in 113,872 births. The name is often seen as a trendy, blend-style creation typical of the 1990s naming boom.
Jacolby is a modern coinage that first appeared in the United States during the late 20th century. It is likely formed by blending the popular name Jacob with the suffix -by, possibly influenced by surnames like Colby. The name gained modest use in the 1990s but has since declined in popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jac, Jake, Coby
Variants: Jacobee, Jackoby
Sibling names for Jacolby
Names that share Jacolby's style, for a brother or sister.
