Jake
Jake is originally a medieval diminutive of Jacob, derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' It has evolved into a standalone name with a friendly, approachable character.
Current Popularity
#422 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce across cultures
- •While technically a nickname for Jacob, Jake stands firmly on its own as a given name
- •Short and punchy with a laid-back, approachable quality
- •Popular in English-speaking countries with no pronunciation issues
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Statistics
128,639
Total births since 1880
2004
Peak year
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