How Many People Are Named Jacob?
people in the United States are named Jacob
1 in 340 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
36,087 births
Trend
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From the Latin Iacobus, which was from the Greek Ιακωβος (Iakobos), which was from the Hebrew name יַעֲקֹב (Ya'aqov). In the Old Testament Jacob (later called Israel) is the son of Isaac and Rebecca and the father of the twelve founders of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was born holding his twin brother Esau's heel, and his name is explained as meaning "holder of the heel" or "supplanter", because he twice deprived his brother of his rights as the firstborn son (see Genesis 27:36). Other theories claim that it is in fact derived from a hypothetical name like יַעֲקֹבְאֵל (Ya'aqov'el) meaning "may God protect".... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 27.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Jacob"
- 6,505 babies were named Jacob in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1998
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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