Yaakov
3 countries#1024 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Yaakov was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,991 births recorded 1948–2025 · currently #1024 · peaked in 2021 with 237 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey, Maryland, California, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
175 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3451 · peaked in 1999 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
175 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 1999 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
42 births recorded 1992–2022 · currently #3634 · peaked in 2022 with 6 births
Most common in: Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Yaakov’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1239 | — |
| 2007 | #1277 | ↓38 |
| 2008 | #1380 | ↓103 |
| 2009 | #1324 | ↑56 |
| 2010 | #1059 | ↑265 |
| 2011 | #1167 | ↓108 |
| 2012 | #1172 | ↓5 |
| 2013 | #1058 | ↑114 |
| 2014 | #1170 | ↓112 |
| 2015 | #993 | ↑177 |
| 2016 | #1194 | ↓201 |
| 2017 | #1056 | ↑138 |
| 2018 | #1070 | ↓14 |
| 2019 | #1193 | ↓123 |
| 2020 | #1101 | ↑92 |
| 2021 | #951 | ↑150 |
| 2022 | #1069 | ↓118 |
| 2023 | #961 | ↑108 |
| 2024 | #969 | ↓8 |
| 2025 | #1024 | ↓55 |
Frequently asked questions about Yaakov
Is Yaakov a popular name?
Yes — Yaakov currently ranks #1024 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Yaakov more common for boys or girls?
Yaakov is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Yaakov most popular?
Yaakov peaked in 2021 in United States, with 237 recorded births that year.
Is Yaakov rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Yaakov’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3316 in 1948 to #1024 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Yaakov?
At least 6,208 babies have been recorded with the name Yaakov across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Yaakov popular in more than one country?
Yes — Yaakov appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Yaakov?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Yaakov include Stefan, Kooper, Gatlin, Semaj.
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