How Many People Are Named Jakeb?
Complete statistics for the name Jakeb: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jakeb is a very rare name, with only 1,143 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 288,760 Americans. The majority of Jakebs are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 11 represents spiritual awakening and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 26All 1,170 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jakeb Through the Generations
Jakeb peaked in popularity in 1999 with 74 births, but its overall trend shows a decline since then. Today, most Jakebs are young adults, with 827 under 30 and 343 aged between 30 and 60. This age distribution suggests it's a name for the newer generation, with none of the bearers over 60 yet.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jakeb's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jakeb
How Many People Have the Name Jakeb?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,143 people in the United States currently share the name Jakeb. That works out to roughly 1 in every 288,760 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jakeb a Common or Rare Name?
Jakeb is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jakeb Mean?
Jakeb means "creative variant of Jacob" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jakeb in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jakeb Most Popular?
The name Jakeb reached peak popularity in 1999, with 74 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jakeb?
Approximately 1,143 people named Jakeb live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,170. That works out to roughly 1 in 288,760 Americans.
Is Jakeb a rare name?
Jakeb is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 288,760 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jakeb mean?
Jakeb means "creative variant of Jacob" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jakeb more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jakeb are male and 0% are female.
When was Jakeb most popular?
Jakeb peaked in 1999 with 74 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.