Yakov
Yakov is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or held by the heel.
Origin and history
Yakov is the Russian and Hebrew form of the biblical name Jacob. It derives from a Hebrew root meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'. In the United States, it is predominantly used within Jewish and Eastern European communities.
Popularity in the United States
3,353 babies in the United States have been named Yakov since 1880. It ranks #2217 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1173.
States where it is most popular
- NY (88.4 %)
- NJ (10.9 %)
- CA (0.71 %)
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 | 18 |
| 1960-1970 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 95 |
| 1980-1990 | 205 |
| 1990-2000 | 395 |
| 2000-2010 | 721 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,074 |
| 2020-2029 | 827 |
Famous people named Yakov
- Yakov Smirnoff: Comedian, Actor
Nicknames
Yasha, Kasha
Fun facts
- Yakov shares its origin and meaning directly with the English name Jacob and the Spanish name Jaime or Santiago.
- It is the standard spelling for the biblical name Jacob in Russian and other East Slavic languages.