Jacub
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 184 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Jacub hit its peak of 14 births in 2008, the internet was beginning to expose parents to a wider world of naming options, and pop culture influence on baby names was at an all-time high.
Today, Jacub reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Jacub is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jacub is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a phonetic variant of Jacob — from the Hebrew Ya'aqov meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who grasps the heel.' Jacob is one of the Hebrew Bible's most complex figures — twin brother of Esau, who wrestled with an angel and became the patriarch Israel.
The Jacub spelling simplifies the traditional Jacob while preserving its pronunciation, creating a form that feels personal and slightly unusual while carrying the full weight of one of the oldest names in human history.
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Jacub is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Jacub creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jacub has 23+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 27 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 87 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 70 | — |
The Story of Jacub
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Jacub is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jacub are most likely born between 1998 and 2016.
How rare is Jacub?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jacub is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 2000s with 87 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Jacub by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 1991–2016)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | #11267 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12887 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13076 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7270 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7932 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6206 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9227 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9993 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9515 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10495 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6019 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11373 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6188 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8559 |
| 1999 | 9 | #6742 |
| 1998 | 9 | #6516 |
| 1997 | 9 | #6298 |
| 1996 | 7 | #7452 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5292 |
| 1994 | 6 | #8173 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2016