Modern blend of Jacob and Corey
A contemporary American invention, Jacorey is a portmanteau name likely combining the Hebrew Jacob, meaning 'supplanter,' with the Gaelic Corey, meaning 'from the hollow.' It emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creating rhythmic, multi-syllabic names using the 'Ja-' prefix.
Less common today
Jacorey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,427 in 1995.
Professional basketball player
Former NFL cornerback
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
