Jakobe
Every Jakobe since 1996 — 4,883 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jakobe
Jakobe is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,461 in 2025 with 122 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 4,883 American babies have been named Jakobe. Its peak came in 2020, when 273 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 Jakobe stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jakobe year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 122 | #1,461 |
| 2024 | 150 | #1,305 |
| 2023 | 180 | #1,159 |
| 2022 | 201 | #1,086 |
| 2021 | 239 | #947 |
| 2020 | 273 | #836 |
| 2019 | 130 | #1,375 |
| 2018 | 148 | #1,247 |
| 2017 | 148 | #1,241 |
| 2016 | 174 | #1,122 |
| 2015 | 160 | #1,163 |
| 2014 | 201 | #1,017 |
| 2013 | 204 | #983 |
| 2012 | 161 | #1,137 |
| 2011 | 215 | #928 |
| 2010 | 212 | #947 |
| 2009 | 209 | #963 |
| 2008 | 218 | #933 |
| 2007 | 167 | #1,092 |
| 2006 | 143 | #1,181 |
| 2005 | 129 | #1,230 |
| 2004 | 210 | #846 |
| 2003 | 214 | #818 |
| 2002 | 195 | #851 |
| 2001 | 172 | #910 |
| 2000 | 136 | #1,055 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jakobe in 2025?
Jakobe ranked #1,461 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 122 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jakobe?
4,883 babies have been named Jakobe in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jakobe most popular?
Jakobe peaked in 2020, when 273 newborns received the name.
Is Jakobe a boy or girl name?
Jakobe is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jakobe rising or falling?
Jakobe has been roughly stable over the past decade.