Jaykob
Jaykob is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jaykob is a modern creative spelling of the traditional name Jacob, which has ancient Hebrew origins. The root name historically means 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'. In the United States, it is a rare alternative spelling chosen by parents seeking a distinct phonetic variation.
Popularity in the United States
1,119 babies in the United States have been named Jaykob since 1880. It ranks #3573 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1861.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.2 %)
- TX (36 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- WA (3.3 %)
- NJ (2 %)
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 | 122 |
| 2000-2010 | 490 |
| 2010-2019 | 441 |
| 2020-2029 | 66 |
Nicknames
Jake, Jay
Fun facts
- Jaykob uses the letter 'y' to make the long 'a' vowel sound explicit in its spelling.
- Over 1,000 boys in the United States have been given this specific spelling since records began.