Jakobe
Jakobe is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter; held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jakobe is a modern American spelling variation of the traditional name Jacob or Jacoby, rooted in the Hebrew name Ya'akov. It gained popularity in the United States alongside other stylized phonetic variants in the late 1990s and 2000s. It offers a contemporary, energetic twist on a classic, well-known name.
Popularity in the United States
4,883 babies in the United States have been named Jakobe since 1880. It ranks #1745 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1002.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.6 %)
- GA (10.5 %)
- AL (8.6 %)
- FL (8.5 %)
- MS (6.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 172 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,793 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,753 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,165 |
Famous people named Jakobe
- Jakobe Lane: Athlete, Football Player
Nicknames
Kobi, Kobe, Jake
Fun facts
- Jakobe is a modern phonetic spelling adapted from the traditional Hebrew name Jacob and its variation Jacoby.
- The name experienced increased usage in the early 2000s as parents sought unique spellings for classic names.