Boy · #12,015 in 2026

Jaccob

Name: Popularity of the name Jaccob in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jaccob, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,015

Peak Rank

#2,259 (1994)

Total Babies

629

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

2020

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#2259

Peak Rank

629

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jaccob

Jaccob first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 35 Jaccobs were born — ranking #2,259 that year. As of 2026, Jaccob ranks #12,015 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 629 Jaccobs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jaccob

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jaccob is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jaccob

What does the name Jaccob mean?

Jaccob is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jaccob in 2026?

In 2026, Jaccob ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jaccob most popular?

Jaccob reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #2,259 that year with 35 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jaccob most popular?

Jaccob has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jaccob.

Is Jaccob a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jaccob is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jaccob?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jaccob include Idus, Benno, Rankin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jaccob

Jaccob is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 629 births in the dataset. Jaccob's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #2,259. Use the chart and map above to compare Jaccob's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.