Jakobe
Boy name · #1464 in 2025 · Uniqueness 84/100
In 2025, 122 baby boys were named Jakobe, placing it at #1464 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1162, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 14,754 boys born in 2025 was named Jakobe.
Babies named Jakobe per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 29-year story
Jakobe first appears in the Social Security records in 1996, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2020, when 273 boys were named Jakobe — good for #833 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jakobe against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jakobe in class?
Jakobe scores 84 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Jakobe will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jakobe is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jakobe is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jakobes were NC (13), GA (11), FL (9), TX (8), SC (7). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Jakobe
Statistically, parents drawn to Jakobe tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jaycee, Jacari, Jakobi, Jahari, and Jaziah.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jakobe | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 122 | #1459 |
| 2024 | 150 | #1303 |
| 2023 | 180 | #1156 |
| 2022 | 201 | #1084 |
| 2021 | 239 | #947 |
| 2020 | 273 | #833 |
| 2019 | 130 | #1372 |
| 2018 | 148 | #1244 |
| 2017 | 148 | #1236 |
| 2016 | 174 | #1121 |
| 2015 | 160 | #1162 |
| 2014 | 201 | #1014 |
| 2013 | 204 | #981 |
| 2012 | 161 | #1135 |
| 2011 | 215 | #928 |
| 2010 | 212 | #946 |
| 2009 | 209 | #962 |
| 2008 | 218 | #932 |
| 2007 | 167 | #1092 |
| 2006 | 143 | #1178 |
| 2005 | 129 | #1225 |
| 2004 | 210 | #846 |
| 2003 | 214 | #816 |
| 2002 | 195 | #848 |
| 2001 | 172 | #908 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jakobe a popular boy name?
Jakobe ranked #1464 among boys in 2025 with 122 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1162.
When was the name Jakobe most popular?
Jakobe peaked in 2020, when 273 American boys received the name (ranked #833 that year). Since 2020 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jakobe?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 14,754 newborn American boys was named Jakobe. It scores 84/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.