Boy nameCurrently #1,122 in the USFalling
Jakob
//ˈdʒækəb//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20015 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jakob'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.
Jakob's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jakob |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 27 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1977 | 49 |
| 1978 | 46 |
| 1979 | 62 |
| 1980 | 78 |
| 1981 | 80 |
| 1982 | 78 |
| 1983 | 89 |
| 1984 | 84 |
| 1985 | 83 |
| 1986 | 146 |
| 1987 | 148 |
| 1988 | 179 |
| 1989 | 249 |
| 1990 | 306 |
| 1991 | 368 |
| 1992 | 436 |
| 1993 | 487 |
| 1994 | 530 |
| 1995 | 561 |
| 1996 | 611 |
| 1997 | 1,387 |
| 1998 | 1,784 |
| 1999 | 1,693 |
| 2000 | 2,161 |
| 2001 | 2,192 |
| 2002 | 1,836 |
| 2003 | 1,607 |
| 2004 | 1,416 |
| 2005 | 1,215 |
| 2006 | 1,158 |
| 2007 | 1,108 |
| 2008 | 1,083 |
| 2009 | 989 |
| 2010 | 1,097 |
| 2011 | 910 |
| 2012 | 742 |
| 2013 | 711 |
| 2014 | 645 |
| 2015 | 548 |
| 2016 | 476 |
| 2017 | 404 |
| 2018 | 344 |
| 2019 | 312 |
| 2020 | 256 |
| 2021 | 281 |
| 2022 | 227 |
| 2023 | 186 |
| 2024 | 190 |
Jakob through the decades
- Jakob peaked in 2001, when 2,192 babies were named Jakob in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jakob has fallen 67% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jakob currently ranks #1,122 in the US and is cooling off.