Yaakov
boy name#1024 in 2025Yaakov entered the US charts in 1948, peaked at #848 in 1986, ranks #1024 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1948–2025
#1024
rank today
#848
peak (1986)
218
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3316 |
| 1950s | #3134 |
| 1960s | #3082 |
| 1970s | #1851 |
| 1980s | #1295 |
| 1990s | #1388 |
| 2000s | #1303 |
| 2010s | #1113 |
| 2020s | #1013 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Yaakov has been most popular in NJ, NY, MD.
Living bearers
About 5,800 people named Yaakov are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yaakov alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yaakov in 2025?
- Yaakov ranks #1024 among US boy names in 2025, with 218 babies given the name.
- When was the name Yaakov most popular?
- Yaakov peaked in 1986, reaching #848 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yaakov with classmates?
- Yaakov will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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