Jakobe Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jah-KOH-bee //dʒəˈkoʊbi//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: supplanter; English: variant of Jacob
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jakobe is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יעקב), which means "to follow" or "to be behind." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Jacob is a significant patriarchal figure, known for his twelve sons who became the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name was later adopted into Greek as Iakobos (Ἰάκωβος) and subsequently into Latin as Iacobus.
From Latin, it transitioned into Old French as Jacque, which influenced the development of various forms in English, including James and Jacob, with Jakobe being a variant that reflects a more modern or stylistic adaptation of the original name. Historically, the name Jacob has been prominent in various religious texts and traditions.
In the Christian tradition, Jacob is recognized as a key figure in the Old Testament, and his story is foundational to Jewish and Christian beliefs. The name has been borne by numerous saints, including Saint James, who is often associated with the apostolic figure of Jacob in the New Testament.
The King James Bible, published in 1611, further solidified the name's significance in Christian culture, as it translated the Hebrew name Ya'aqov into Jacob, making it widely recognized in English-speaking contexts. Culturally, the name Jakobe, like its predecessors, carries connotations of strength and perseverance, reflecting the biblical Jacob's journey and struggles.
The name has been associated with themes of transformation, as Jacob is known for his wrestling with an angel and his eventual renaming to Israel, which means "he who struggles with God." This narrative has imbued the name with a sense of resilience and faith, resonating through centuries in various cultural and religious contexts. The variant Jakobe, while less common, retains these deep-rooted associations, linking it to a rich historical and spiritual heritage.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jakobe was first seen in the United States in 1996.
Jakobe has ranked as high as #1083 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi.
In the past 5 years the name Jakobe has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jakobe 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 Jakobe was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jakobe (2024)
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.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 12 | |
| GA | 11 | |
| NC | 10 | |
| AL | 8 | |
| OH | 8 | |
| TN | 8 | |
| IL | 8 | |
| SC | 7 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| WI | 5 | |
| KY | 5 | |
| MS | 5 | |
| IN | 5 | |
| VA | 5 |
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 Jakobe.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 150 |
| 2023 | 180 |
| 2022 | 200 |
| 2021 | 238 |
| 2020 | 273 |
| 2019 | 129 |
| 2018 | 148 |
| 2017 | 148 |
| 2016 | 174 |
| 2015 | 160 |
| 2014 | 201 |
| 2013 | 204 |
| 2012 | 160 |
| 2011 | 215 |
| 2010 | 212 |
| 2009 | 209 |
| 2008 | 218 |
| 2007 | 167 |
| 2006 | 143 |
| 2005 | 129 |
| 2004 | 210 |
| 2003 | 214 |
| 2002 | 195 |
| 2001 | 172 |
| 2000 | 136 |
| 1999 | 78 |
| 1998 | 76 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1996 | 8 |