Jacole Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jah-KOHL //dʒəˈkoʊl//
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: God will increase; French: a variant of Jacques
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jacole is believed to be a variant of the name Jacob, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב). The literal meaning of Jacob is often interpreted as "supplanter" or "holder of the heel," derived from the biblical narrative in which Jacob was born holding onto his twin brother Esau's heel.
The name transitioned from Hebrew to Greek as Iakobos and then to Latin as Iacobus, before evolving into various forms in the vernacular languages of Europe, including Old French as Jacque and eventually into English as Jacob. Historically, the name Jacob is significant in Judeo-Christian traditions, prominently featured in the Hebrew Bible as a patriarch of the Israelites.
Jacob's story, including his dream of a ladder reaching to heaven and his wrestling with an angel, is recounted in the Book of Genesis, which dates back to the 6th century BCE. The name gained further prominence through its use in the New Testament, where it appears in the genealogies of Jesus Christ.
Additionally, the name has been borne by various saints and notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring legacy. Culturally, the name Jacob has been associated with themes of struggle and perseverance, reflecting the biblical Jacob's complex character and his pivotal role in the formation of the Israelite nation.
Over the centuries, diminutive forms such as Jake have emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability across different cultures and languages. The name Jacole, as a derivative, carries with it the historical weight and significance of its root, Jacob, while also reflecting the evolution of naming practices in various linguistic contexts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jacole was first seen in the United States in 2013.
Jacole has ranked as high as #1357 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jacole has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jacole is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jacole was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jacole
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jacole.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 |