Yaqub
Borrowed from Arabic يَعْقُوب (yaʕqūb).
Every Yaqub since 2000 — 642 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yaqub
Yaqub is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,124 in 2025 with 39 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 642 American babies have been named Yaqub. Its peak came in 2019, when 51 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 Yaqub stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yaqub year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | #3,124 |
| 2024 | 42 | #3,000 |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,054 |
| 2022 | 46 | #2,827 |
| 2021 | 33 | #3,494 |
| 2020 | 29 | #3,730 |
| 2019 | 51 | #2,580 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,052 |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,121 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,983 |
| 2015 | 31 | #3,589 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,531 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,392 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,710 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,194 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,673 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,319 |
| 2008 | 23 | #4,389 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,762 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,408 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,569 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,956 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,804 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,624 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,516 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,318 |
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Famous people named Yaqub
- Yaqub Beg Politician · 1820–1877
- Ya'qub ibn al-Layth al-Saffar Politician · 840–879
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yaqub mean?
Borrowed from Arabic يَعْقُوب (yaʕqūb).
How popular is the name Yaqub in 2025?
Yaqub ranked #3,124 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 39 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yaqub?
642 babies have been named Yaqub in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yaqub most popular?
Yaqub peaked in 2019, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Yaqub a boy or girl name?
Yaqub is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yaqub rising or falling?
Yaqub is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yaqub?
Well-known people named Yaqub include Yaqub Beg (politician), Ya'qub ibn al-Layth al-Saffar (politician).