Declining since 2009.
Popularity of Jacorian since 1990
Babies named Jacorian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 230 |
| 2010s | 162 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Jacorian is a modern invented name for boys that first appeared on the U.S. name landscape in 1990. It reached its peak year of usage in 2008, but has been on a declining trajectory since 2009, following a pattern common for newly coined names. While never ranking in the top 1000 nationally, it has seen modest adoption, particularly in the South. The name blends the familiar Jacob with a trendy -orian ending, a suffix found in other invented names from the same era. As a 20th-century creation, Jacorian lacks deep historical roots but carries a contemporary, distinctive feel.
Jacorian is a modern American coinage, formed by blending the popular name Jacob (itself from Hebrew Ya'aqov, meaning 'supplanter') with the suffix -orian, possibly influenced by names like Dorian or Corian. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1990 and peaked in 2008. It has seen limited but consistent use, primarily in the South.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jace, Cory, J
Sibling names for Jacorian
Names that share Jacorian's style, for a brother or sister.
