Jakub
Jakub is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or may God protect.
Origin and history
Jakub is the West Slavic variant of Jacob, deriving from Hebrew origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'may God protect'. It is widely used in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. In the United States, it is a moderately used name often chosen by families with Central or Eastern European heritage.
Popularity in the United States
3,067 babies in the United States have been named Jakub since 1880. It ranks #2328 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1662.
States where it is most popular
- IL (51 %)
- NY (20.5 %)
- NJ (12 %)
- CA (5.2 %)
- CT (2.4 %)
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 | 36 |
| 1990-2000 | 462 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,403 |
| 2010-2019 | 901 |
| 2020-2029 | 265 |
Famous people named Jakub
- Jakub Voráček: Ice hockey player
- Jakub Vágner: Television presenter, Angler
- Jakub Błaszczykowski: Soccer player
Nicknames
Kuba, Kubi, Kubaś
Fun facts
- Jakub has consistently been one of the most popular given names for boys in Poland and the Czech Republic for decades.
- Jakub shares the exact same biblical root (Ya'aqov) as the English name Jacob and the Spanish name Jaime or Diego.