Jacoby

Jacoby is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 146 boys in the United States.

Jacoby at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jacoby

Jacoby belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jacoby first appears in Social Security records in 1959. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #422 in 2008, and in 2024 146 babies received the name — 11,035 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jacoby in US records

First recorded (US)
1959
Best US rank
#422 in 2008
Peak year
2008
Babies named Jacoby in 2024
146
Total since 1880
11,035

Jacoby in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#1551 in 2010
Babies named Jacoby in 2025
7
Total since 1996
158

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jacoby mean?

The meaning of Jacoby is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jacoby a boy or girl name?

Jacoby is a boy name. In 2024, 146 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jacoby?

Jacoby comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jacoby?

Jacoby first appears in US records in 1959. Its best-ever ranking was #422 in 2008, and 146 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].