Yacob
boy nameYacob entered the US charts in 1990, peaked at #5111 in 2017, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1990–2025
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rank today
#5111
peak (2017)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #7608 |
| 2000s | #9974 |
| 2010s | #7688 |
| 2020s | #10748 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Yacob are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yacob is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yacob in 2025?
- Yacob is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Yacob most popular?
- Yacob peaked in 2017, reaching #5111 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yacob with classmates?
- Yacob will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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