Jacolby Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jacolby originates from American culture and is a modern combination of the name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter.' The name has evolved from historical forms such as Jacob and Jacobi. It is often associated with traits of creativity and individuality, and it does not have biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and is viewed positively today.
The name Jacolby is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jacolby has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Jacolby' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2029th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2485th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4313th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20974th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Jacolby' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jacolby"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈkoʊlbi/
Origin
American
Etymology
The name Jacolby is a modern invention, likely derived from a combination of the name Jacob and the suffix -by, which is often used in English surnames.
Meaning
Supplanter
Language Evolution
Jacob, Jacobi, Jacolby
Historical Usage
Jacolby is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Jacob, Jacobi, Coby, Cole
Modern Popularity & Image
Jacolby is perceived as a unique and contemporary name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Jacolby Satterwhite, American artist and designer
Explore More Jacolby Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jacolby"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jacolby"
"Jacolby" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2029th of 16616 | 538 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2485th of 24088 | 721 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4313th of 23106 | 283 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20974th of 27321 | 15 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacolby" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
21.04% 1093rd/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
20.09% 1469th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
45.60% 3111th/6822 |
- |
Regional Popularity of "Jacolby" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jacolby"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jacolby" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.