Jakov
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 22 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 22 babies have been named Jakov in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
In the most recent SSA release, Jakov ranks #13031 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Jakov is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, the Croatian and Macedonian form of Jacob, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows at the heel.' Jacob was the Hebrew patriarch who wrestled with God and was renamed Israel — the ancestor of the twelve tribes.
Jakov carries Jacob's entire patriarchal legacy in a distinctly South Slavic form — the same ancient wrestling, the same divine blessing, expressed through the warmth of Croatian.
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Jakov first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 2010. A twenty-first-century entry, Jakov belongs to the newest generation of American names — often coined, blended, or borrowed from international sources.
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
Popularity Over Time
Jakov has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2010.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | — |
| 2010s | 11 | — |
The Story of Jakov
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Jakov is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jakov are most likely born between 2010 and 2020.
How rare is Jakov?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Jakov — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2010, peaked in the 2010s with 11 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2010–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #13031 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11400 |
| 2013 | 5 | #12917 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11313 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2010–2024