Esteban vs Jake
Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.
Esteban
a steady, dependable choice
- Rank today
- #461
- Peak
- #320 (2005)
- Babies in 2025
- 673
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, AZ
VS
Jake
a name gently stepping back from its peak
- Rank today
- #457
- Peak
- #96 (2000)
- Babies in 2025
- 682
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, NY, TX
The verdict
Jake is the more popular pick (#457 vs #461). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Jake is a name gently stepping back from its peak, Esteban is a steady, dependable choice.
Can't decide alone?
Create a vote pool and let family and friends pick the winner — they vote free, no signup.