Jakob
Peaked at #172 nationally in 2001, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
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Jakob — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#172
in 2001
Current rank
#1122
in 2024
Years tracked
65
1957–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1957, Jakob reached its peak popularity for boys in 2001, ranking #172 nationally with 2,192 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #458 (2014) to #1122 (2024) — a 59% drop.
As of 2024, Jakob ranks #1122 nationally for boys, with 190 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,122 | 190 |
| 2023 | #1,134 | 186 |
| 2022 | #990 | 227 |
| 2021 | #845 | 281 |
| 2020 | #883 | 256 |
| 2019 | #759 | 312 |
| 2018 | #702 | 344 |
| 2017 | #640 | 404 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jakob most popular?
Jakob was most popular in 2001, when it ranked #172 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jakob becoming more or less popular?
Currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jakob?
At least 31,821 babies have been recorded with the name Jakob in the US since 1957, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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