Jake
boy name#457 in 2025Jake entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #96 in 2000, ranks #457 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#457
rank today
#96
peak (2000)
682
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #139 |
| 1890s | #171 |
| 1900s | #188 |
| 1910s | #258 |
| 1920s | #334 |
| 1930s | #401 |
| 1940s | #465 |
| 1950s | #578 |
| 1960s | #655 |
| 1970s | #455 |
| 1980s | #238 |
| 1990s | #112 |
| 2000s | #105 |
| 2010s | #201 |
| 2020s | #392 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jake has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 115,000 people named Jake are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jake alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jake in 2025?
- Jake ranks #457 among US boy names in 2025, with 682 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jake most popular?
- Jake peaked in 2000, reaching #96 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jake with classmates?
- Jake will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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