Boy · #12,490 in 2026

Jocob

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

Current Rank

#12,490

Peak Rank

#2,641 (1987)

Total Babies

341

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

2009

Last Year

1987

Peak Year

#2641

Peak Rank

341

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jocob

Jocob first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1987, when 20 Jocobs were born — ranking #2,641 that year. As of 2026, Jocob ranks #12,490 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 341 Jocobs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jocob

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

Jacob
Jakob
Jakab
Jukka
Jakub
Jacobs
Checkup
Jacoby
Joka
Jacka
Jaka
Juca

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jocob

What does the name Jocob mean?

Jocob is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jocob in 2026?

In 2026, Jocob ranks #12,490 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jocob most popular?

Jocob reached its peak popularity in 1987, ranking #2,641 that year with 20 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Jocob a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jocob?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jocob include Ewin, Linzie, Hoye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jocob

Jocob is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 341 births in the dataset. Jocob's peak popularity came in 1987 when it ranked #2,641. Use the chart and map above to compare Jocob'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.