Boy nameCurrently #4,113 in the USSteady
Jak
1 syllablePeak year: 20143 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jak's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jak's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jak |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 26 |
Jak through the decades
- Jak peaked in 2014, when 34 babies were named Jak in the US.
- The 2020s were Jak's strongest decade, averaging 25 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jak has risen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jak currently ranks #4,113 in the US and is holding steady.