MallowbyNames

Jakory

juh-KOR-ee · Of uncertain origin; likely a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
2012
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Jakory since 1997

Babies named Jakory per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4812200020102020Most births 2012Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s10
2000s63
2010s46
2020s5

Meaning & origin

Jakory is a modern invention that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1997. It reached its peak usage in 2012, but even then it did not rank among the top 1000 names. According to Social Security data, its trajectory has been stable, indicating a consistent but very low level of use. No top states have been recorded for the name. Parents drawn to Jakory may appreciate its similarity to names like Gregory or Zachary, but with a distinctive twist. As a rare choice, it offers uniqueness without straying far from familiar sounds.

Jakory first appeared in U.S. records in 1997, with a peak in 2012. It is almost certainly a modern coinage, possibly blending the popular prefix 'Ja-' (from names like Jacob or Jason) with a fashionable '-ory' suffix (as in Gregory or Zachary). No historical or linguistic root has been identified.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jake, Kory

Sibling names for Jakory

Names that share Jakory's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jakory mean?
The meaning of Jakory is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name with no traditional etymology.
How popular is the name Jakory?
Jakory has never ranked in the U.S. Top 1000. Its peak year was 2012, but it remains uncommon.
Is Jakory a boy's name or a girl's name?
Jakory is almost exclusively used for boys in U.S. records.