Jacobe
Every Jacobe since 1974 — 1,300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jacobe
Jacobe is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,235 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,300 American babies have been named Jacobe. Its peak came in 2007, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jacobe stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jacobe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,235 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,602 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,257 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,986 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,298 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,102 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,872 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,155 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5,908 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,209 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,150 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3,946 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3,292 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,197 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2,966 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3,266 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2,778 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2,604 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2,245 |
| 2006 | 54 | #2,330 |
| 2005 | 45 | #2,505 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,174 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,039 |
| 2002 | 45 | #2,315 |
| 2001 | 47 | #2,195 |
| 2000 | 53 | #1,951 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,483 |
| 1990 | 31 | #2,279 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,176 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,497 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,526 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jacobe in 2025?
Jacobe ranked #9,235 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jacobe?
1,300 babies have been named Jacobe in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jacobe most popular?
Jacobe peaked in 2007, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Jacobe a boy or girl name?
Jacobe is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jacobe rising or falling?
Jacobe is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.