Jacob
Jacob is a Hebrew name meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel," derived from the biblical patriarch who became the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. It has deep religious significance in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,937. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 20,403
- 2012: 19,110
- 2013: 18,201
- 2014: 16,923
- 2015: 16,005
- 2016: 14,559
- 2017: 13,269
- 2018: 11,897
- 2019: 10,797
- 2020: 9,309
- 2021: 8,494
- 2022: 7,667
- 2023: 7,015
- 2024: 6,541
- 2025: 6,152
- 2026 (projected): 5,937
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Strong biblical and historical significance
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Nickname Jake is equally popular and versatile
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Jacob Lawrence
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Statistics
988,227
Total births since 1880
1998
Peak year
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