Yackov
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Yackov is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1998 to 1998, Yackov has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Yackov is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Yackov is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a Slavic or Eastern European variant of Yakov, itself the Hebrew form of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows at the heel.' Jacob is one of the great biblical patriarchs, and Yackov is a form carried by Jewish communities from Eastern Europe.
Rare in American records, Yackov has the solid, time-worn character of a name that crossed oceans with immigrant families — ancient in spirit, deeply personal in use.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Yackov is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1998 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Yackov’s rarity (5 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Yackov has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1998.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | — |
The Story of Yackov
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1998, Yackov is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Yackov are most likely born between 1998 and 1998.
How rare is Yackov?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Yackov is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1998, peaked in the 1990s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1998–1998)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 | #11277 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1998–1998