Jakub
5 countries#274 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jakub was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,680 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #586 · peaked in 2010 with 562 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,901 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #274 · peaked in 2010 with 501 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
3,067 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #3240 · peaked in 2008 with 184 births
Most common in: Illinois, New York, New Jersey, California, Connecticut
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
543 births recorded 2006–2025 · currently #495 · peaked in 2013 with 48 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
236 births recorded 2006–2024 · peaked in 2011 with 26 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
151 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2009 with 14 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Jakub’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #950 | — |
| 2003 | #833 | ↑117 |
| 2004 | #655 | ↑178 |
| 2005 | #393 | ↑262 |
| 2006 | #249 | ↑144 |
| 2007 | #159 | ↑90 |
| 2008 | #129 | ↑30 |
| 2009 | #123 | ↑6 |
| 2010 | #124 | ↓1 |
| 2011 | #134 | ↓10 |
| 2012 | #130 | ↑4 |
| 2013 | #152 | ↓22 |
| 2014 | #141 | ↑11 |
| 2015 | #151 | ↓10 |
| 2016 | #158 | ↓7 |
| 2017 | #155 | ↑3 |
| 2018 | #169 | ↓14 |
| 2019 | #220 | ↓51 |
| 2020 | #235 | ↓15 |
| 2021 | #274 | ↓39 |
Frequently asked questions about Jakub
Is Jakub a popular name?
Yes — Jakub currently ranks #274 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Jakub more common for boys or girls?
Jakub is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Jakub most popular?
Jakub peaked in 2010 in England & Wales, with 501 recorded births that year.
Is Jakub rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Jakub’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2357 in 1996 to #274 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Jakub?
At least 9,898 babies have been recorded with the name Jakub across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Jakub popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jakub appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Jakub?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Jakub include Izaan, Javonte, Jeter.
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