Jacobo
Jacobo is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jacobo is the Spanish form of the biblical name Jacob or James, derived from Late Latin Jacobus and ultimately Hebrew. It reflects a traditional, classic style that has seen steady usage in the United States. In recent years, it maintains a modest but consistent presence in U.S. birth statistics.
Popularity in the United States
3,486 babies in the United States have been named Jacobo since 1880. It ranks #2166 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1389.
States where it is most popular
- TX (42.2 %)
- CA (34.1 %)
- FL (12.6 %)
- NY (3.1 %)
- AZ (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 40 |
| 1920-1930 | 82 |
| 1930-1940 | 49 |
| 1940-1950 | 57 |
| 1950-1960 | 80 |
| 1960-1970 | 78 |
| 1970-1980 | 179 |
| 1980-1990 | 298 |
| 1990-2000 | 487 |
| 2000-2010 | 782 |
| 2010-2019 | 802 |
| 2020-2029 | 552 |
Famous people named Jacobo
- Jacobo Zabludovsky: Journalist, News Anchor
Fun facts
- Jacobo shares its etymological origin with both Jacob and James, all tracing back to the Hebrew name Ya'akov.
- Jacobo is the given name of notable Spanish-language figures in literature, media, and politics.