Jaycob
Every Jaycob since 1981 — 4,519 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaycob
Jaycob is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,926 in 2025 with 81 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 4,519 American babies have been named Jaycob. Its peak came in 2012, when 236 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jaycob stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaycob year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81 | #1,926 |
| 2024 | 58 | #2,404 |
| 2023 | 68 | #2,138 |
| 2022 | 82 | #1,913 |
| 2021 | 96 | #1,703 |
| 2020 | 104 | #1,569 |
| 2019 | 117 | #1,473 |
| 2018 | 166 | #1,155 |
| 2017 | 142 | #1,280 |
| 2016 | 167 | #1,151 |
| 2015 | 186 | #1,065 |
| 2014 | 223 | #950 |
| 2013 | 211 | #946 |
| 2012 | 236 | #888 |
| 2011 | 211 | #942 |
| 2010 | 234 | #889 |
| 2009 | 206 | #971 |
| 2008 | 158 | #1,150 |
| 2007 | 165 | #1,108 |
| 2006 | 145 | #1,164 |
| 2005 | 127 | #1,247 |
| 2004 | 149 | #1,073 |
| 2003 | 127 | #1,179 |
| 2002 | 112 | #1,227 |
| 2001 | 122 | #1,140 |
| 2000 | 120 | #1,156 |
| 1995 | 62 | #1,536 |
| 1990 | 25 | #2,655 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,894 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaycob in 2025?
Jaycob ranked #1,926 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 81 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaycob?
4,519 babies have been named Jaycob in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaycob most popular?
Jaycob peaked in 2012, when 236 newborns received the name.
Is Jaycob a boy or girl name?
Jaycob is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaycob rising or falling?
Jaycob is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.