Jeycob
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 126 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jeycob reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2010s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Jeycob ranks #3720 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Jeycob is a boy's baby name and a phonetic spelling variation of Jacob, from Hebrew origin meaning 'supplanter' or, in later interpretations, 'may God protect.' Jacob is one of the most historically significant names in the Bible, carried by the patriarch who became Israel.
The Jeycob spelling gives a classic name a fresh visual identity, popular among parents who want to honor a traditional name while making it distinctively their own.
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Jeycob appeared in SSA records in 2012, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Hebrew roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 126 recorded births, Jeycob has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jeycob has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 84 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 42 | — |
The Story of Jeycob
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Jeycob is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Jeycob are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Jeycob?
Only about 1 in every 120,000 babies born in 2024 was named Jeycob — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2012, peaked in the 2020s with 84 births that decade.
Jeycob by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 2012–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 | #3720 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4054 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5987 |
| 2021 | 5 | #12991 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10024 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13021 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13061 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11405 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9238 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11330 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10151 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13142 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2012–2024