Boy nameCurrently #3,114 in the USFalling
Jakub
2 syllablesPeak year: 20085 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jakub'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.
Jakub's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jakub |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 35 |
| 1994 | 44 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 51 |
| 1997 | 66 |
| 1998 | 88 |
| 1999 | 73 |
| 2000 | 77 |
| 2001 | 121 |
| 2002 | 125 |
| 2003 | 122 |
| 2004 | 151 |
| 2005 | 136 |
| 2006 | 168 |
| 2007 | 174 |
| 2008 | 184 |
| 2009 | 145 |
| 2010 | 147 |
| 2011 | 106 |
| 2012 | 106 |
| 2013 | 97 |
| 2014 | 95 |
| 2015 | 92 |
| 2016 | 79 |
| 2017 | 76 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 39 |
Jakub through the decades
- Jakub peaked in 2008, when 184 babies were named Jakub in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jakub has fallen 57% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jakub currently ranks #3,114 in the US and is cooling off.