Jacopo
A boy's name of Italian origin with 11 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and three syllables, Jacopo hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2001, with 11 total recorded births.
Jacopo is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Jacopo is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jacopo is a boy's baby name of Italian origin, the Italian form of Jacob meaning 'supplanter.' Jacopo was the name of several Italian Renaissance painters, including Tintoretto.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Jacopo's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Jacopo softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Jacopo's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jacopo has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2001.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 6 | — |
The Story of Jacopo
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2001, Jacopo is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jacopo are most likely born between 2001 and 2010.
How rare is Jacopo?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jacopo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2001, peaked in the 2000s with 6 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2001–2010)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | #13038 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9756 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2001–2010