Jacy Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAY-see / /ˈdʒeɪ.si/English; Native American
Meaning
English: derived from 'Jason'; Native American: 'the moon'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jacy is often considered a modern variant of Jason, which has Greek origins meaning 'healer'. In some Native American cultures, Jacy is associated with lunar symbolism. The name has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States. It is often used as a unisex name, though it is more commonly given to boys.
Trend Summary
Jacy has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jacey
- Jace
International Variants
- Jacek (Polish)
- Jascha (Russian)
Famous people named Jacy
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jacy was first seen in the United States in 1912. Jacy has ranked as high as #1255 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Jacy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jacy (2007)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 8 |