Yaqub
boy name#3089 in 2025Yaqub entered the US charts in 2000, peaked at #2556 in 2019, ranks #3089 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2000–2025
#3089
rank today
#2556
peak (2019)
39
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #6733 |
| 2010s | #3871 |
| 2020s | #3154 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Yaqub has been most popular in MN, NY, CA.
Living bearers
About 600 people named Yaqub are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yaqub is a kid of about 8 — 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 Yaqub in 2025?
- Yaqub ranks #3089 among US boy names in 2025, with 39 babies given the name.
- When was the name Yaqub most popular?
- Yaqub peaked in 2019, reaching #2556 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yaqub with classmates?
- Yaqub will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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