Jacolby
Every Jacolby since 1981 — 1,572 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jacolby
Jacolby is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,968 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 1,572 American babies have been named Jacolby. Its peak came in 1992, when 86 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Jacolby stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jacolby 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 | — | — | 15 | #5,968 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,603 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,047 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,294 |
| 2021 | — | — | 21 | #4,690 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,337 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #5,934 |
| 2018 | — | — | 23 | #4,415 |
| 2017 | — | — | 29 | #3,713 |
| 2016 | — | — | 35 | #3,255 |
| 2015 | — | — | 30 | #3,622 |
| 2014 | — | — | 31 | #3,493 |
| 2013 | — | — | 40 | #2,866 |
| 2012 | — | — | 30 | #3,576 |
| 2011 | — | — | 35 | #3,200 |
| 2010 | — | — | 37 | #3,103 |
| 2009 | — | — | 43 | #2,818 |
| 2008 | — | — | 49 | #2,562 |
| 2007 | — | — | 32 | #3,402 |
| 2006 | — | — | 37 | #2,998 |
| 2005 | — | — | 44 | #2,543 |
| 2004 | — | — | 46 | #2,434 |
| 2003 | — | — | 38 | #2,643 |
| 2002 | — | — | 57 | #1,958 |
| 2001 | — | — | 60 | #1,849 |
| 2000 | — | — | 53 | #1,952 |
| 1995 | — | — | 44 | #1,935 |
| 1990 | — | — | 36 | #2,058 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #4,878 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jacolby in 2025?
Jacolby ranked #5,968 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jacolby?
1,572 babies have been named Jacolby in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jacolby most popular?
Jacolby peaked in 1992, when 86 newborns received the name.
Is Jacolby a boy or girl name?
Jacolby is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jacolby rising or falling?
Jacolby is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.