Jakoby
Every Jakoby since 1991 — 1,703 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jakoby
Jakoby is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,986 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 1,703 American babies have been named Jakoby. Its peak came in 2018, when 118 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jakoby stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jakoby year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #3,986 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,558 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2,973 |
| 2022 | 58 | #2,421 |
| 2021 | 46 | #2,750 |
| 2020 | 79 | #1,882 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,275 |
| 2018 | 118 | #1,472 |
| 2017 | 59 | #2,253 |
| 2016 | 63 | #2,177 |
| 2015 | 73 | #1,990 |
| 2014 | 81 | #1,834 |
| 2013 | 101 | #1,560 |
| 2012 | 74 | #1,928 |
| 2011 | 92 | #1,649 |
| 2010 | 87 | #1,746 |
| 2009 | 90 | #1,726 |
| 2008 | 103 | #1,557 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2,222 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2,900 |
| 2005 | 35 | #2,978 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,245 |
| 2003 | 41 | #2,525 |
| 2002 | 45 | #2,316 |
| 2001 | 36 | #2,649 |
| 2000 | 38 | #2,500 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,632 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jakoby in 2025?
Jakoby ranked #3,986 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jakoby?
1,703 babies have been named Jakoby in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jakoby most popular?
Jakoby peaked in 2018, when 118 newborns received the name.
Is Jakoby a boy or girl name?
Jakoby is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jakoby rising or falling?
Jakoby is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.