Yaakov
Every Yaakov since 1948 — 5,991 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yaakov
Yaakov is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,025 in 2025 with 218 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 5,991 American babies have been named Yaakov. Its peak came in 2021, when 237 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 Yaakov stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yaakov year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 218 | #1,025 |
| 2024 | 233 | #975 |
| 2023 | 234 | #963 |
| 2022 | 205 | #1,071 |
| 2021 | 237 | #953 |
| 2020 | 180 | #1,105 |
| 2019 | 160 | #1,201 |
| 2018 | 186 | #1,073 |
| 2017 | 189 | #1,058 |
| 2016 | 159 | #1,197 |
| 2015 | 207 | #996 |
| 2014 | 160 | #1,173 |
| 2013 | 178 | #1,061 |
| 2012 | 155 | #1,179 |
| 2011 | 153 | #1,169 |
| 2010 | 181 | #1,067 |
| 2009 | 131 | #1,330 |
| 2008 | 123 | #1,388 |
| 2007 | 137 | #1,282 |
| 2006 | 135 | #1,248 |
| 2005 | 120 | #1,288 |
| 2004 | 110 | #1,342 |
| 2003 | 112 | #1,276 |
| 2002 | 107 | #1,280 |
| 2001 | 104 | #1,282 |
| 2000 | 91 | #1,389 |
| 1995 | 78 | #1,337 |
| 1990 | 62 | #1,434 |
| 1985 | 57 | #1,280 |
| 1980 | 40 | #1,544 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,064 |
| 1970 | 19 | #2,123 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,924 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,592 |
| 1955 | 8 | #3,198 |
| 1950 | 5 | #4,188 |
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Famous people named Yaakov
- Yaakov Litzman Politician · b. 1948
- Yaakov Dori Politician · 1899–1973
- Yaakov Neeman Politician · 1939–2017
- Yaakov Ziv Engineer · b. 1931
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yaakov in 2025?
Yaakov ranked #1,025 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 218 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yaakov?
5,991 babies have been named Yaakov in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yaakov most popular?
Yaakov peaked in 2021, when 237 newborns received the name.
Is Yaakov a boy or girl name?
Yaakov is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yaakov rising or falling?
Yaakov is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yaakov?
Well-known people named Yaakov include Yaakov Litzman (politician), Yaakov Dori (politician), Yaakov Neeman (politician).