Jakye
Every Jakye since 2000 — 367 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jakye
Jakye is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,894 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 367 American babies have been named Jakye. Its peak came in 2009, when 24 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 Jakye stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jakye year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,894 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,530 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,952 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,288 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,826 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,439 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,665 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6,884 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,869 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,655 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5,386 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,354 |
| 2013 | 14 | #6,044 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,453 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,793 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,591 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,211 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,217 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,092 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,246 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,404 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,102 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,160 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,281 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,777 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,758 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jakye in 2025?
Jakye ranked #7,894 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jakye?
367 babies have been named Jakye in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jakye most popular?
Jakye peaked in 2009, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Jakye a boy or girl name?
Jakye is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jakye rising or falling?
Jakye is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.