Jacobi
Jacobi is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jacobi is a variant of Jacob, originating from the Hebrew name Ya'akov. It traditionally carries the meaning of 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'. In the United States, it serves as both a surname and a less common given name, offering a modern twist on a classic biblical name.
Popularity in the United States
4,195 babies in the United States have been named Jacobi since 1880. It ranks #1935 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1371.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.4 %)
- GA (14.5 %)
- FL (11.5 %)
- IL (9 %)
- NC (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 64 |
| 1980-1990 | 230 |
| 1990-2000 | 607 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,303 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,420 |
| 2020-2029 | 571 |
Famous people named Jacobi
- Jacobi Myers: American football player
Nicknames
Jake, Coby, Kobe
Fun facts
- Jacobi shares its etymological roots with Jacob and the Latinate surname Jacobi.
- The name is widely known in academics due to Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi, a famous 19th-century German mathematician.