Will my child share the name Jacoby with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Jacoby per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jacoby in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Jacoby becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Jacoby has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 694 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1551 in 2010. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Jacoby popular in the US as well as the UK?

Jacoby is more popular in the US (#888) than in the UK (#2922). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Jacoby a popular baby name in the United States?

Jacoby does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2922

Jacoby

Jacoby is a distinctive choice, ranked #2922 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jacoby in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2922

US Rank #888

About the Name Jacoby

Jacoby has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 694 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #1551 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2009.

Jacoby is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #888, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.