Jacy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jacy is a Native American name meaning 'moon.' It evolved from the word 'Jaci' and has gained popularity as a unique name choice in contemporary culture. The name is often associated with creativity and individuality, and it has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Jacy is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl 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, Jacy has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jacy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7545th out of 7545 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3586th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3732nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4588th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8490th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6916th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2680th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1841st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2071st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4825th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jacy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jacy"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪsi/
Origin
Native American
Etymology
The name Jacy is derived from the Native American word 'Jaci,' which means 'moon.' It is often associated with the beauty and mystique of the moon in various Native cultures.
Meaning
moon
Language Evolution
Jaci, Jacy
Historical Usage
The name Jacy has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in the late 20th century, as a unique and contemporary name choice in various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Jacie, Jacey
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Jacy is viewed as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Jacy Ancrell - a notable figure in the arts, Jacy McCarty - known for contributions in sports
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jacy"
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 "Jacy"
"Jacy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 7545th of 7545 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3586th of 10718 | 132 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3732nd of 16616 | 223 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4588th of 24088 | 295 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8490th of 23106 | 101 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6916th of 12526 | 52 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2680th of 19264 | 445 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1841st of 27321 | 1,117 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2071st of 35406 | 1,451 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4825th of 30306 | 337 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacy" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
62.48% 4663rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jacy" 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) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- |
70.01% 2463rd/3518 |
79.87% 3230th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
57.88% 2133rd/3685 |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
29.30% 1522nd/5194 |
51.43% 3249th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
45.90% 2103rd/4582 |
81.41% 4204th/5164 |
24.83% 1816th/7313 |
41.75% 3116th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
68.59% 4679th/6822 |
- |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jacy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jacy" 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.