Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Yaacov

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

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#6,315 (2000)

Total Babies

127

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1979

First Year

2024

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#6315

Peak Rank

127

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Yaacov

Yaacov first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1979, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 10 Yaacovs were born — ranking #6,315 that year. As of 2026, Yaacov ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 127 Yaacovs 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 Yaacov

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

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Yuko
Yakov
Yago
Uko
Yaakov
Yockey
Uco

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yaacov

What does the name Yaacov mean?

Yaacov is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Yaacov in 2026?

In 2026, Yaacov ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Yaacov most popular?

Yaacov reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #6,315 that year with 10 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Yaacov a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Yaacov?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yaacov include Nilton, Trance, Teejay. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Yaacov

Yaacov is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 127 births in the dataset. Yaacov's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #6,315. Use the chart and map above to compare Yaacov'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.