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Jakobi

Every Jakobi since 1993 — 2,695 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#1,657
among boys
Babies in 2025
101
named Jakobi
Peak year
2022
179 babies
All-time total
2,695
since 1993

The story of Jakobi

Jakobi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,657 in 2025 with 101 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1993, 2,695 American babies have been named Jakobi. Its peak came in 2022, when 179 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jakobi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jakobi year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 101 #1,657
2024 111 #1,567
2023 140 #1,352
2022 6 #14,304 173 #1,181
2021 153 #1,248
2020 130 #1,364
2019 130 #1,376
2018 143 #1,285
2017 5 #16,921 115 #1,472
2016 90 #1,731
2015 100 #1,606
2014 84 #1,786
2013 99 #1,573
2012 5 #17,944 92 #1,672
2011 86 #1,724
2010 93 #1,671
2009 5 #18,444 101 #1,591
2008 5 #18,677 112 #1,472
2007 80 #1,821
2006 51 #2,424
2005 5 #17,533 59 #2,094
2004 5 #17,182 51 #2,263
2003 55 #2,066
2002 9 #10,561 54 #2,031
2001 43 #2,323
2000 48 #2,103
1995 11 #5,296
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jakobi in 2025?

Jakobi ranked #1,657 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 101 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jakobi?

2,695 babies have been named Jakobi in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jakobi most popular?

Jakobi peaked in 2022, when 179 newborns received the name.

Is Jakobi a boy or girl name?

Jakobi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jakobi rising or falling?

Jakobi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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