Jacobi
Every Jacobi since 1973 — 4,501 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jacobi
Jacobi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,318 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 4,501 American babies have been named Jacobi — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2008, when 201 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 Jacobi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jacobi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 60 | #2,318 |
| 2024 | — | — | 90 | #1,811 |
| 2023 | — | — | 95 | #1,739 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,291 | 87 | #1,843 |
| 2021 | — | — | 117 | #1,517 |
| 2020 | — | — | 122 | #1,419 |
| 2019 | — | — | 122 | #1,433 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,525 | 132 | #1,353 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,893 | 122 | #1,426 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,285 | 140 | #1,300 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,248 | 136 | #1,304 |
| 2014 | — | — | 148 | #1,231 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,741 | 144 | #1,235 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,644 | 143 | #1,238 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,916 | 163 | #1,122 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,068 | 170 | #1,115 |
| 2009 | — | — | 184 | #1,040 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,712 | 189 | #1,017 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,784 | 148 | #1,190 |
| 2006 | — | — | 124 | #1,327 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,716 | 103 | #1,436 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,496 | 108 | #1,349 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,952 | 121 | #1,211 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,782 | 125 | #1,143 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,915 | 107 | #1,247 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,320 | 94 | #1,356 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,720 | 52 | #1,718 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,753 | 33 | #2,189 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,759 | 24 | #2,249 |
| 1980 | — | — | 15 | #3,009 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,830 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jacobi in 2025?
Jacobi ranked #2,318 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jacobi?
4,501 babies have been named Jacobi in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jacobi most popular?
Jacobi peaked in 2008, when 201 newborns received the name.
Is Jacobi a boy or girl name?
Jacobi is used for both: about 7% of babies named Jacobi have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Jacobi rising or falling?
Jacobi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.