Jake
Jake is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jake originated as a medieval English short form of Jacob, which comes from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov. It gained independent popularity in the late 20th century as a casual, sturdy given name. In the United States, it remains a familiar classic choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
129,322 babies in the United States have been named Jake since 1880. It ranks #259 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #383.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- NJ (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 972 |
| 1890-1900 | 892 |
| 1900-1910 | 989 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,673 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,022 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,943 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,800 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,613 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,387 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,368 |
| 1980-1990 | 11,282 |
| 1990-2000 | 33,115 |
| 2000-2010 | 39,844 |
| 2010-2019 | 21,415 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,007 |
Famous people named Jake
- Jake Gyllenhaal: Actor, Producer
- Jake Jake Jake: Actor
Fun facts
- Although often viewed as a modern casual name, Jake has been used in England since the Middle Ages.
- While traditionally a nickname for Jacob, Jake became a popular independent given name in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.