Total births
1,259
Boys' name · since 1978
Jacory
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 1,259 babies named Jacory, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11265
- among boys today
- 1,259
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jacory is the #11265 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,259 recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Jacory recorded 1,259 times among boys since 1978, holding rank #11265 nationally today, ahead of 21% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #11265 among boys today
- 1,259 born since 1978
- 2000s peak decade
- 21% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jacory is currently the #11265 boys' name in America, more common than 21% of boys - 1,259 born since 1978, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11265
- among boys today
- 1,259
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 21%
- more common than other boys
Jacory vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11265
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 21% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Jacory was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
75 babies were named Jacory in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Jacory compares
1,259 Top 27% higher than 73% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jacory's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jacory | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,259 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 75 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jacory's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jacory splits its recorded history at 2003: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1978 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 75 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jacory at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#11,265
Active since
1978
Jacory popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 75
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Jacory by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jacory's strongest decade.
432 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Jacory births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 125
1980s
125 births
- 1990s
1990s
310 births
- 2000s
2000s
432 births
- 2010s
2010s
327 births
- 2020s 60
2020s
60 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 432 births (34% of all-time use).
How Jacory compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jacory's total volume
Jacory vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jacory by state
Where Jacory concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 216 | 17.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 69 | 5.5% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 69 | 5.5% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 35 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 22 | 1.7% |
| #6 | California | | 21 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Jacory's total US births 17.2%
Even split
216 of 1,259 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jacory? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 1,259 babies named Jacory. Today it holds rank #11265 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 75 births.
When was Jacory most popular? ▼
Jacory was most popular in the 2000s decade with 432 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Jacory most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jacory are Texas (216 births), Florida (69 births), Georgia (69 births).
How long has the name Jacory been used? ▼
Records for Jacory go back to 1978, giving 48 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jacory? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jacob, Jack, Jackson, Jace, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jacory's data
- Jacory's decade-level peak was the 2000s (432 total births); usage has since declined to 60 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jacorys (216 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jacory
Nearby Names Like Jacory
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jacory
Jacob Boy
#40 988,227 births
Jack Boy
#15 756,943 births
Jackson Boy
#35 297,220 births
Jace Boy
#114 91,544 births
Jackie Boy
#2877 78,900 births
Compare Jacory side by side: Jacory vs Jacob Jacory vs Jack Jacory vs Jackson
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jacory
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jacory: #11265 Boys' Name - 1,259 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jacory. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jacory draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.