Declining since 2010, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Jacory since 1978
Babies named Jacory per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 125 |
| 1990s | 310 |
| 2000s | 432 |
| 2010s | 327 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Jacory emerged as a given name in the United States in 1978, during a period when invented names with the 'Ja-' prefix were gaining popularity. It reached its highest rank in 2009, the peak year, and has been declining in use since 2010. In 2025, approximately 1 in 213,510 newborns receive the name, placing it at rank 8,910. Despite its obscurity, Jacory fits a pattern of modern coinages that blend familiar sounds from names like Jason and Cory, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive but approachable name.
Jacory is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1978. It appears to blend the popular prefix 'Ja-' (as in Jason or Jacob) with the suffix '-cory,' possibly influenced by names like Cory or Corey. The name gained modest popularity in the 2000s, peaking in 2009, and has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jac, Cory
Sibling names for Jacory
Names that share Jacory's style, for a brother or sister.
