Jakobee Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAH-koh-bee //ˈdʒeɪ.kə.bi//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: Supplanter; English: Variant of Jacob
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jakobee is a variant of the name Jacob, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יעקב), meaning "to follow" or "to be behind." This name was transliterated into Greek as Iakobos (Ἰάκωβος) and subsequently into Latin as Jacobus. The name made its way into Old French as Jacque, which later influenced various forms in English, including Jacob and its derivatives.
The transition from Ya'aqov to Jakobee reflects the phonetic and orthographic changes that occur as names migrate across languages and cultures. Historically, Jacob is a significant biblical figure, known as the son of Isaac and Rebecca and the grandson of Abraham.
He is a patriarch in the Hebrew Bible and is often associated with the twelve tribes of Israel, which are said to descend from his twelve sons. The name Jacob appears prominently in the Old Testament, particularly in the Book of Genesis, which dates back to the 6th century BCE.
The name's enduring legacy is further solidified by its inclusion in major religious texts, such as the King James Bible, published in 1611, which helped to popularize biblical names in the English-speaking world. Culturally, the name Jacob has been associated with themes of struggle and perseverance, as Jacob wrestled with an angel in a pivotal biblical story, symbolizing the human experience of striving for divine favor.
The name has various diminutive forms, including Jake and Jac, which have also been used historically. The variant Jakobee, while less common, carries the same connotations of strength and legacy, reflecting the name's deep roots in religious and cultural history.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jakobee was first seen in the United States in 2001.
Jakobee has ranked as high as #1347 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jakobee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jakobee 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 Jakobee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jakobee
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 Jakobee.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |