Jacobb

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 245 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Fewer than 245 Americans have ever been named Jacobb. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and peaked modestly at 18 births in 1995 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.

Jacobb is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Jacobb is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a double-b variant of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' — from Hebrew ya'aqov, referencing the biblical patriarch who held his twin brother's heel at birth.

Jacob has been one of America's most popular names for over a century. The Jacobb spelling is an uncommon variant, likely chosen by parents who wanted to give their son the classic name with a subtle, personalized distinction.

EtymologyShow more

Jacobb first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1987. First appearing in the 1980s, Jacobb emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.

Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

245

Total births

Since 1987

1995

Peak

18 births

1987

First recorded

26 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Jacobb has 24+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1987.

First appeared: 1987Peak: 1995 (18 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jacobb
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	23	#9781	▼
2000s	89	#7649	▼
1990s	118	#5243	▲
1980s	15	#5696	—

The Story of Jacobb

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1995, Jacobb is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Jacobb are most likely born between 1987 and 2005.

How rare is Jacobb?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jacobb is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1987, peaked in the 1990s with 118 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Jacobb by the numbers

Would fill 5 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(24 years, 1987–2012)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jacobb
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2012	7	#10136	+1 (16.7%)
2011	6	#11397	-4 (-40.0%)
2010	10	#7810	+3 (42.9%)
2008	7	#10319	-5 (-41.7%)
2007	12	#6809	+5 (71.4%)
2006	7	#9989	+1 (16.7%)
2005	6	#10616	-6 (-50.0%)
2004	12	#6290	0
2003	12	#6017	+1 (9.1%)
2002	11	#6260	-2 (-15.4%)
2001	13	#5490	+4 (44.4%)
2000	9	#7053	-5 (-35.7%)
1999	14	#4872	+4 (40.0%)
1998	10	#6010	+1 (11.1%)
1997	9	#6296	-7 (-43.8%)
1996	16	#4084	-2 (-11.1%)
1995	18	#3615	+6 (50.0%)
1994	12	#4914	0
1993	12	#4827	+1 (9.1%)
1992	11	#5024	+1 (10.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacobb a boy's or girl's name?

Jacobb is primarily a boy's name.

When was Jacobb most popular?

Jacobb reached its peak popularity in 1995 with 18 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Jacobb?

Jacobb is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 245 babies in the U.S. since 1987. Its peak was in 1995.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1987–2012