Jake
Peaked at #96 nationally in 2000, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Jake has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Jake — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3900
in 1917
Last ranked
#17303
in 2016
Years tracked
26
1917–2016
Trend
Falling
Jake was already at its most popular for girls in 1917 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3900), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Jake hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2016, when it stood at #17303.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #17,303 | 5 |
| 2012 | #15,747 | 6 |
| 2009 | #10,984 | 10 |
| 2008 | #18,669 | 5 |
| 2006 | #10,184 | 11 |
| 2004 | #7,987 | 14 |
| 2003 | #9,972 | 10 |
| 2001 | #14,225 | 6 |
Jake — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#96
in 2000
Current rank
#422
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Jake reached its peak popularity for boys in 2000, ranking #96 nationally with 4,091 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #190 (2014) to #422 (2024) — a 55% drop.
As of 2024, Jake ranks #422 nationally for boys, with 743 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #422 | 743 |
| 2023 | #408 | 782 |
| 2022 | #405 | 790 |
| 2021 | #337 | 969 |
| 2020 | #320 | 1,035 |
| 2019 | #294 | 1,175 |
| 2018 | #263 | 1,379 |
| 2017 | #249 | 1,503 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jake most popular?
Jake was most popular in 2000, when it ranked #96 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jake becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jake?
At least 128,856 babies have been recorded with the name Jake in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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