Jakie
Jakie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jakie is a traditional English diminutive of Jacob or Jack, rooted in the Hebrew name Ya'akov. Historically used as a casual given name or nickname in the United States, it saw its peak usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is rarely given as an official full name, with parents usually opting for Jacob, Jack, or Jake.
Popularity in the United States
759 babies in the United States have been named Jakie since 1880. It ranks #3917 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 63 |
| 1920-1930 | 154 |
| 1930-1940 | 184 |
| 1940-1950 | 150 |
| 1950-1960 | 108 |
| 1960-1970 | 60 |
| 1970-1980 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Jakie
- Jakie Bam Bam: Radio host, Personality
Fun facts
- Jakie originated as a informal phonetic diminutive of Jacob or Jack, similar to Charlie or Tommy.
- The name Jakie made regular appearances in U.S. birth data during the late 1800s and early 1900s before declining.