Boy nameCurrently #1,225 in the USSteady
Yakov
//ˈjɑˌkɔv//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20245 lettersStarts with Y
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Yakov'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.
Yakov's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Yakov |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 37 |
| 1992 | 44 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 43 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1998 | 54 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 46 |
| 2001 | 57 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 61 |
| 2004 | 64 |
| 2005 | 74 |
| 2006 | 73 |
| 2007 | 91 |
| 2008 | 91 |
| 2009 | 114 |
| 2010 | 86 |
| 2011 | 108 |
| 2012 | 104 |
| 2013 | 102 |
| 2014 | 90 |
| 2015 | 114 |
| 2016 | 113 |
| 2017 | 113 |
| 2018 | 130 |
| 2019 | 114 |
| 2020 | 121 |
| 2021 | 118 |
| 2022 | 140 |
| 2023 | 122 |
| 2024 | 164 |
Yakov through the decades
- Yakov peaked in 2024, when 164 babies were named Yakov in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Yakov has risen 34% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Yakov currently ranks #1,225 in the US and is holding steady.