Jaykob
Every Jaykob since 1990 — 1,119 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaykob
Jaykob is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,839 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 1,119 American babies have been named Jaykob. Its peak came in 2012, when 75 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 Jaykob stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaykob year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,839 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,626 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,776 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,002 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,833 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,117 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,542 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3,408 |
| 2017 | 31 | #3,547 |
| 2016 | 28 | #3,829 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,627 |
| 2014 | 50 | #2,497 |
| 2013 | 40 | #2,868 |
| 2012 | 75 | #1,913 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,247 |
| 2010 | 74 | #1,915 |
| 2009 | 72 | #1,963 |
| 2008 | 58 | #2,279 |
| 2007 | 39 | #2,997 |
| 2006 | 53 | #2,363 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,221 |
| 2004 | 46 | #2,436 |
| 2003 | 47 | #2,294 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2,975 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2,135 |
| 2000 | 41 | #2,357 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,647 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,557 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaykob in 2025?
Jaykob ranked #12,839 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaykob?
1,119 babies have been named Jaykob in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaykob most popular?
Jaykob peaked in 2012, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Jaykob a boy or girl name?
Jaykob is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaykob rising or falling?
Jaykob is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.