Jacoby
Every Jacoby since 1959 — 11,281 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jacoby
Jacoby is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,430 in 2025 with 126 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 11,281 American babies have been named Jacoby. Its peak came in 2008, when 696 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jacoby stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jacoby year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 126 | #1,430 |
| 2024 | — | — | 146 | #1,322 |
| 2023 | — | — | 169 | #1,195 |
| 2022 | — | — | 164 | #1,210 |
| 2021 | — | — | 261 | #885 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,088 | 245 | #911 |
| 2019 | — | — | 254 | #870 |
| 2018 | — | — | 266 | #838 |
| 2017 | — | — | 299 | #785 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,083 | 334 | #732 |
| 2015 | — | — | 394 | #656 |
| 2014 | — | — | 468 | #589 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,637 | 569 | #485 |
| 2012 | — | — | 503 | #522 |
| 2011 | — | — | 543 | #485 |
| 2010 | — | — | 548 | #474 |
| 2009 | — | — | 630 | #444 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,635 | 691 | #422 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,145 | 395 | #622 |
| 2006 | — | — | 210 | #915 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,555 | 202 | #892 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,869 | 216 | #826 |
| 2003 | — | — | 233 | #760 |
| 2002 | — | — | 224 | #771 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,318 | 237 | #736 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,835 | 194 | #825 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,353 | 152 | #890 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,811 | 129 | #908 |
| 1985 | — | — | 80 | #1,024 |
| 1980 | — | — | 31 | #1,830 |
| 1975 | — | — | 24 | #1,972 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #4,016 |
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Famous people named Jacoby
- Jacoby Shaddix Musician · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jacoby in 2025?
Jacoby ranked #1,430 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 126 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jacoby?
11,281 babies have been named Jacoby in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jacoby most popular?
Jacoby peaked in 2008, when 696 newborns received the name.
Is Jacoby a boy or girl name?
Jacoby is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jacoby rising or falling?
Jacoby is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jacoby?
Well-known people named Jacoby include Jacoby Shaddix (musician).