How Many People Are Named Jakob?
31,821
people in the United States are named Jakob
1 in 10,527 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1444
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0095%
Of US population
Peak Year
2001
2,192 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic, Dutch, Slovene
Pronunciation:
YA-kawp (German, Icelandic), YAH-kawp (Norwegian), YAH-kob (Danish)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Cognate of JACOB (or JAMES).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 20.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1957 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
3,788
Texas
2,617
Illinois
1,423
Florida
1,418
New York
1,370
Ohio
1,340
Michigan
1,275
Pennsylvania
1,180
Washington
946
Indiana
875
💡 Fun Facts About "Jakob"
- 190 babies were named Jakob in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2001
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1957
- Most popular in California
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