Jacoby
Meaning
patronymic surname-style name meaning 'son of Jacob', from Hebrew Ya'akov ('supplanter')
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Jacoby peaked in the 2000s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Jacoby
Most people given the name Jacoby in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Jacoby deep dive
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