Jakub
Every Jakub since 1981 — 3,067 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jakub
Jakub is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,271 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 3,067 American babies have been named Jakub. Its peak came in 2008, when 184 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 Jakub stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jakub year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,271 |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,132 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3,145 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2,689 |
| 2021 | 55 | #2,449 |
| 2020 | 47 | #2,672 |
| 2019 | 44 | #2,826 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,293 |
| 2017 | 76 | #1,904 |
| 2016 | 79 | #1,883 |
| 2015 | 92 | #1,696 |
| 2014 | 95 | #1,635 |
| 2013 | 97 | #1,595 |
| 2012 | 106 | #1,518 |
| 2011 | 106 | #1,513 |
| 2010 | 147 | #1,211 |
| 2009 | 145 | #1,236 |
| 2008 | 184 | #1,035 |
| 2007 | 174 | #1,072 |
| 2006 | 168 | #1,068 |
| 2005 | 136 | #1,175 |
| 2004 | 151 | #1,063 |
| 2003 | 122 | #1,207 |
| 2002 | 125 | #1,144 |
| 2001 | 121 | #1,149 |
| 2000 | 77 | #1,558 |
| 1995 | 47 | #1,850 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,065 |
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Famous people named Jakub
- Jakub Bart-Ćišinski Writer · 1856–1909
- Jakub Wujek Religious figure · 1541–1597
- Jakub Arbes Writer · 1840–1914
- Jakub Janda Skier · b. 1978
- Jakub Wawrzyniak Soccer player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jakub in 2025?
Jakub ranked #3,271 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jakub?
3,067 babies have been named Jakub in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jakub most popular?
Jakub peaked in 2008, when 184 newborns received the name.
Is Jakub a boy or girl name?
Jakub is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jakub rising or falling?
Jakub is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jakub?
Well-known people named Jakub include Jakub Bart-Ćišinski (writer), Jakub Wujek (religious figure), Jakub Arbes (writer).