Jacobo
Every Jacobo since 1910 — 3,486 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jacobo
Jacobo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,982 in 2025 with 77 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1910, 3,486 American babies have been named Jacobo. Its peak came in 2023, when 109 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Jacobo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jacobo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | #1,982 |
| 2024 | 95 | #1,743 |
| 2023 | 109 | #1,596 |
| 2022 | 105 | #1,644 |
| 2021 | 70 | #2,086 |
| 2020 | 96 | #1,662 |
| 2019 | 93 | #1,704 |
| 2018 | 70 | #2,058 |
| 2017 | 72 | #1,984 |
| 2016 | 78 | #1,893 |
| 2015 | 68 | #2,075 |
| 2014 | 84 | #1,785 |
| 2013 | 84 | #1,742 |
| 2012 | 76 | #1,900 |
| 2011 | 79 | #1,815 |
| 2010 | 98 | #1,603 |
| 2009 | 83 | #1,801 |
| 2008 | 94 | #1,646 |
| 2007 | 90 | #1,688 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,046 |
| 2005 | 82 | #1,654 |
| 2004 | 69 | #1,809 |
| 2003 | 86 | #1,505 |
| 2002 | 68 | #1,713 |
| 2001 | 76 | #1,579 |
| 2000 | 69 | #1,672 |
| 1995 | 54 | #1,669 |
| 1990 | 37 | #2,027 |
| 1985 | 21 | #2,458 |
| 1980 | 28 | #1,983 |
| 1975 | 20 | #2,247 |
| 1970 | 10 | #3,158 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,882 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,833 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 11 | #2,374 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,401 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,266 |
| 1925 | 6 | #3,947 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,095 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,368 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Jacobo
- Jacobo Árbenz Politician · 1913–1971
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jacobo in 2025?
Jacobo ranked #1,982 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 77 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jacobo?
3,486 babies have been named Jacobo in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jacobo most popular?
Jacobo peaked in 2023, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Jacobo a boy or girl name?
Jacobo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jacobo rising or falling?
Jacobo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jacobo?
Well-known people named Jacobo include Jacobo Árbenz (politician).