Jakob
5 countries#1370 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jakob was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
31,959 births recorded 1957–2025 · currently #1370 · peaked in 2001 with 2,192 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,143 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 2013 with 116 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,983 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #729 · peaked in 2013 with 105 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
134 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 2015 with 12 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
68 births recorded 2001–2022 · currently #5416 · peaked in 2013 with 7 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
26 births recorded 2003–2022 · peaked in 2014 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jakob’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #293 | — |
| 2007 | #303 | ↓10 |
| 2008 | #308 | ↓5 |
| 2009 | #324 | ↓16 |
| 2010 | #298 | ↑26 |
| 2011 | #334 | ↓36 |
| 2012 | #395 | ↓61 |
| 2013 | #415 | ↓20 |
| 2014 | #458 | ↓43 |
| 2015 | #525 | ↓67 |
| 2016 | #581 | ↓56 |
| 2017 | #638 | ↓57 |
| 2018 | #703 | ↓65 |
| 2019 | #759 | ↓56 |
| 2020 | #882 | ↓123 |
| 2021 | #845 | ↑37 |
| 2022 | #991 | ↓146 |
| 2023 | #1118 | ↓127 |
| 2024 | #1119 | ↓1 |
| 2025 | #1370 | ↓251 |
Frequently asked questions about Jakob
Is Jakob a popular name?
Yes — Jakob currently ranks #1370 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jakob more common for boys or girls?
Jakob is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jakob most popular?
Jakob peaked in 2001 in United States, with 2,192 recorded births that year.
Is Jakob rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jakob’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3257 in 1957 to #1370 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jakob?
At least 34,170 babies have been recorded with the name Jakob across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jakob popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jakob appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jakob?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jakob include Baron, Jaire, Perry, Rolando.
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