Jake Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAYK / /dʒeɪk/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Supplanter; English: Variant of Jacob
Historical & Cultural Background
Jake is often considered a diminutive of Jacob, which has biblical origins. Jacob is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for his role as a patriarch. The name Jake has gained popularity as a standalone name in English-speaking countries. It has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Jake has consistently been a popular name in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jac
- Jack
International Variants
- Jakob (German)
- Jacques (French)
- Giacomo (Italian)
Famous people named Jake
Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor known for his roles in films such as 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'Nightcrawler'.
Jake Paul is an American social media personality and professional boxer recognized for his online presence and boxing career.
Jake Arrieta is a former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball, notably for the Chicago Cubs.
Jake Tapper is an American journalist and author, known for his work as a CNN anchor and political commentator.
Fictional characters named Jake
Jake Peralta is a main character in the television series 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', known for his comedic detective work.
Jake the Dog is a character in the animated series 'Adventure Time', recognized for his magical shape-shifting abilities.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jake was first seen in the United States in 1880. Jake has ranked as high as #166 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Jake has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jake (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 84 | |
TX | 82 | |
CA | 79 | |
FL | 56 | |
PA | 30 | |
MA | 25 | |
IL | 20 | |
NC | 18 | |
MI | 18 | |
TN | 18 | |
VA | 17 | |
LA | 16 | |
IN | 16 | |
MD | 15 | |
OH | 15 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 96 |
1881 | 92 |
1882 | 97 |
1883 | 96 |
1884 | 92 |
1885 | 100 |
1886 | 95 |
1887 | 90 |
1888 | 107 |
1889 | 107 |
1890 | 72 |
1891 | 78 |
1892 | 116 |
1893 | 66 |
1894 | 86 |
1895 | 91 |
1896 | 88 |
1897 | 102 |
1898 | 117 |
1899 | 76 |
1900 | 121 |
1901 | 79 |
1902 | 102 |
1903 | 93 |
1904 | 78 |
1905 | 92 |
1906 | 83 |
1907 | 117 |
1908 | 115 |
1909 | 109 |
1910 | 148 |
1911 | 110 |
1912 | 187 |
1913 | 227 |
1914 | 274 |
1915 | 355 |
1916 | 362 |
1917 | 299 |
1918 | 377 |
1919 | 334 |
1920 | 362 |
1921 | 360 |
1922 | 332 |
1923 | 330 |
1924 | 306 |
1925 | 306 |
1926 | 266 |
1927 | 272 |
1928 | 243 |
1929 | 245 |
1930 | 221 |
1931 | 214 |
1932 | 205 |
1933 | 199 |
1934 | 192 |
1935 | 179 |
1936 | 194 |
1937 | 172 |
1938 | 183 |
1939 | 184 |
1940 | 177 |
1941 | 190 |
1942 | 198 |
1943 | 159 |
1944 | 172 |
1945 | 165 |
1946 | 193 |
1947 | 187 |
1948 | 174 |
1949 | 185 |
1950 | 192 |
1951 | 179 |
1952 | 174 |
1953 | 163 |
1954 | 169 |
1955 | 141 |
1956 | 137 |
1957 | 154 |
1958 | 157 |
1959 | 147 |
1960 | 156 |
1961 | 165 |
1962 | 147 |
1963 | 154 |
1964 | 134 |
1965 | 144 |
1966 | 121 |
1967 | 104 |
1968 | 124 |
1969 | 138 |
1970 | 153 |
1971 | 177 |
1972 | 266 |
1973 | 314 |
1974 | 309 |
1975 | 334 |
1976 | 429 |
1977 | 445 |
1978 | 449 |
1979 | 495 |
1980 | 568 |
1981 | 593 |
1982 | 671 |
1983 | 772 |
1984 | 748 |
1985 | 1,071 |
1986 | 1,553 |
1987 | 1,639 |
1988 | 1,707 |
1989 | 1,965 |
1990 | 2,227 |
1991 | 2,774 |
1992 | 2,928 |
1993 | 3,196 |
1994 | 3,468 |
1995 | 3,510 |
1996 | 3,449 |
1997 | 3,840 |
1998 | 3,788 |
1999 | 3,936 |
2000 | 4,091 |
2001 | 3,838 |
2002 | 3,792 |
2003 | 4,405 |
2004 | 4,471 |
2005 | 4,153 |
2006 | 4,028 |
2007 | 3,882 |
2008 | 3,795 |
2009 | 3,386 |
2010 | 3,440 |
2011 | 3,110 |
2012 | 2,679 |
2013 | 2,449 |
2014 | 2,171 |
2015 | 1,922 |
2016 | 1,586 |
2017 | 1,503 |
2018 | 1,379 |
2019 | 1,175 |
2020 | 1,035 |
2021 | 969 |
2022 | 790 |
2023 | 782 |
2024 | 743 |