Jakoby
Jakoby is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter; held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jakoby is a modern English variant of the traditional name Jacoby or Jacob, ultimately originating from Hebrew. It translates to 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'. In the United States, it is chosen as a contemporary phonetic spelling that offers a modern spin on a classic biblically rooted name.
Popularity in the United States
1,703 babies in the United States have been named Jakoby since 1880. It ranks #3080 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1643.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40.9 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- GA (5.3 %)
- CA (5 %)
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 | 93 |
| 2000-2010 | 517 |
| 2010-2019 | 809 |
| 2020-2029 | 284 |
Nicknames
Jake, Koby, Kobe
Fun facts
- Jakoby is a modern American spelling variation of Jacoby, which itself evolved from the surname and given name Jacob.
- The core root traces back to Ya'akov, reflecting a rich linguistic history across centuries.