Jacobe
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 1,292 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Jacobe is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Jacob or Jacobe — from the Hebrew Ya'akov meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who follows at the heel.' Jacob is one of the patriarchs of the Hebrew Bible, whose twelve sons became the twelve tribes of Israel.
Jacobe offers a fresh visual take on the immensely popular Jacob while preserving its powerful biblical heritage. With over 1,290 recorded U.S. births, it has found a real audience among parents who love the original but want a distinctive spelling.
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In the American context, Jacobe is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1974–2024). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Jacobe is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #8569), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jacobe was #2174 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #8569, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 54 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 252 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 505 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 314 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 127 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 40 | — |
The Story of Jacobe
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Jacobe is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jacobe are most likely born between 1997 and 2017.
How rare is Jacobe?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Jacobe — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 505 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jacobe by the numbers
- Would fill 27 school buses
- Meeting one Jacobe per day would take 3.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(51 years, 1974–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #8569 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9248 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6983 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7294 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6099 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4871 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6155 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5908 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5209 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5149 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3945 |
| 2013 | 33 | #3292 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3197 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2966 |
| 2010 | 34 | #3265 |
| 2009 | 44 | #2778 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2604 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2245 |
| 2006 | 54 | #2330 |
| 2005 | 45 | #2505 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–2024