JACOB
The meaning of the unisex name Jacob is HE WHO SUPPLANTS
Details on JACOB:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- One who supplants
- Popularity for Boy:
- 58th in the USA (top 1%)
- Popularity for Girl:
- 19,474th in the USA (bottom 15%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
6,496 births
JACOB as a BOY in 2024
9 births
JACOB as a GIRL in 2024
The meaning(s) of JACOB:
The name Jacob is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Jacob is: That supplants, undermines, the heel.
The name Jacob is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Jacob is: That supplants, undermines, the heel.
The name Jacob is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Jacob is: He grasps the heel.Supplanter.
USA SSA birth(s) for JACOB:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name JACOB
JACOB as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6496 births |
| 2023 | 7005 births |
| 2022 | 7658 births |
| 2021 | 8481 births |
| 2020 | 9306 births |
| 2019 | 10786 births |
| 2018 | 11891 births |
| 2017 | 13106 births |
| 2016 | 14479 births |
| 2015 | 15938 births |
| 2014 | 16869 births |
| 2013 | 18148 births |
| 2012 | 19069 births |
| 2011 | 20365 births |
| 2010 | 22117 births |
| 2009 | 21169 births |
JACOB as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 births |
| 2023 | 6 births |
| 2022 | 10 births |
| 2021 | 8 births |
| 2020 | 9 births |
| 2019 | 8 births |
| 2018 | 9 births |
| 2017 | 16 births |
| 2016 | 16 births |
| 2015 | 22 births |
| 2014 | 13 births |
| 2013 | 23 births |
| 2012 | 26 births |
| 2011 | 23 births |
| 2010 | 29 births |
| 2009 | 27 births |
About the name JACOB
Jacob, a name steeped in history and rich with meaning, finds its roots in the Hebrew language, deriving from the word "ya'aqov," which translates to "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." This name carries the weight of biblical significance, as Jacob was a key figure in the Old Testament, known for his tenacity and transformative journey, embodying the essence of perseverance and faith. Popular across various cultures and countries, Jacob has become a beloved choice in English-speaking nations, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, where it often graces the top of baby name lists. In Spain, it takes on the form of "Jacobo," while in France, it appears as "Jacques," each variation echoing the name’s timeless appeal. Symbolically, Jacob represents resilience and ambition, qualities that resonate in many cultures, making it a cherished name across generations. With its melodic sound and profound legacy, Jacob is not just a name but a narrative of strength and hope, a timeless choice for a new beginning.
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