Jakob
Jakob is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jakob is a variation of the classic name Jacob, deriving from the Hebrew name Ya'akov. It traditionally means 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel.' In the United States, it offers a distinct Scandinavian and Germanic spelling alternative to the overwhelmingly popular Jacob.
Popularity in the United States
31,959 babies in the United States have been named Jakob since 1880. It ranks #659 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #947.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.7 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
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 | 19 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 288 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,214 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,163 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,765 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,189 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,279 |
Famous people named Jakob
- Jakob Dylan: Musician, Singer-songwriter
- Jakob Poeltl: Basketball player
- Jakob Chychrun: Hockey player
Nicknames
Jake, Jakee, Kobi
Fun facts
- Jakob Grimm was one of the famous Brothers Grimm who collected classic European fairy tales.
- While Jacob uses a 'c', Jakob with a 'k' reflects the traditional spelling in German, Dutch, and Scandinavian languages.