Yakov
Every Yakov since 1953 — 3,353 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yakov
Yakov is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,286 in 2025 with 153 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 3,353 American babies have been named Yakov. Its peak came in 2024, when 172 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 Yakov stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yakov year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 153 | #1,286 |
| 2024 | 172 | #1,195 |
| 2023 | 123 | #1,472 |
| 2022 | 140 | #1,345 |
| 2021 | 118 | #1,513 |
| 2020 | 121 | #1,436 |
| 2019 | 114 | #1,506 |
| 2018 | 130 | #1,363 |
| 2017 | 113 | #1,498 |
| 2016 | 113 | #1,512 |
| 2015 | 114 | #1,474 |
| 2014 | 90 | #1,700 |
| 2013 | 102 | #1,556 |
| 2012 | 104 | #1,544 |
| 2011 | 108 | #1,503 |
| 2010 | 86 | #1,758 |
| 2009 | 114 | #1,471 |
| 2008 | 91 | #1,690 |
| 2007 | 91 | #1,680 |
| 2006 | 73 | #1,875 |
| 2005 | 74 | #1,789 |
| 2004 | 64 | #1,933 |
| 2003 | 61 | #1,935 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,153 |
| 2001 | 57 | #1,934 |
| 2000 | 46 | #2,195 |
| 1995 | 35 | #2,296 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,950 |
| 1985 | 24 | #2,291 |
| 1980 | 18 | #2,727 |
| 1975 | 5 | #6,319 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,516 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,593 |
| 1955 | — | — |
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Famous people named Yakov
- Yakov Dzhugashvili Companion · 1907–1943
- Yakov Sverdlov Politician · 1885–1919
- Yakov Yurovsky Politician · 1878–1938
- Yakov Zeldovich Physicist · 1914–1987
- Yakov Pavlov Military personnel · 1917–1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yakov in 2025?
Yakov ranked #1,286 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 153 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yakov?
3,353 babies have been named Yakov in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yakov most popular?
Yakov peaked in 2024, when 172 newborns received the name.
Is Yakov a boy or girl name?
Yakov is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yakov rising or falling?
Yakov is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yakov?
Well-known people named Yakov include Yakov Dzhugashvili (companion), Yakov Sverdlov (politician), Yakov Yurovsky (politician).