Yaqub
2 countries#392 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Yaqub was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,139 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #392 · peaked in 2021 with 111 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,139 births recorded 1997–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 111 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
642 births recorded 2000–2025 · currently #3089 · peaked in 2019 with 51 births
Most common in: Minnesota, New York, California, Michigan, Washington
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Yaqub’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #1519 | — |
| 2003 | #1629 | ↓110 |
| 2004 | #1038 | ↑591 |
| 2005 | #1135 | ↓97 |
| 2006 | #885 | ↑250 |
| 2007 | #799 | ↑86 |
| 2008 | #916 | ↓117 |
| 2009 | #737 | ↑179 |
| 2010 | #706 | ↑31 |
| 2011 | #626 | ↑80 |
| 2012 | #640 | ↓14 |
| 2013 | #546 | ↑94 |
| 2014 | #495 | ↑51 |
| 2015 | #526 | ↓31 |
| 2016 | #521 | ↑5 |
| 2017 | #454 | ↑67 |
| 2018 | #446 | ↑8 |
| 2019 | #414 | ↑32 |
| 2020 | #456 | ↓42 |
| 2021 | #392 | ↑64 |
Frequently asked questions about Yaqub
Is Yaqub a popular name?
Yes — Yaqub currently ranks #392 among boys’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Yaqub more common for boys or girls?
Yaqub is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Yaqub most popular?
Yaqub peaked in 2021 in England & Wales, with 111 recorded births that year.
Is Yaqub rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Yaqub’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1761 in 1997 to #392 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Yaqub?
At least 1,781 babies have been recorded with the name Yaqub across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Yaqub popular in more than one country?
Yes — Yaqub appears in official birth records in 2 countries: England & Wales, United States.
What names are similar in popularity to Yaqub?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Yaqub include Waleed, Wynston, Yulian.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Yaqub in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.