How Many People Are Named Jakel?

Complete statistics for the name Jakel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jakel
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Jakel is a very rare name, with only 326 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,010,893 Americans. It's predominantly used for males and peaked in popularity in 2011 with 22 births that year. The majority of Jakels are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~441
Living in US
1 in 751,586
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Jacob
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Innovative Dynamic Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

405
Worldwide Bearers
#1,083,225
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
326
🇧🇷 Brazil
15
🇮🇳 India
14
🇵🇭 Philippines
6
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
4
🇮🇩 Indonesia
4
🇳🇬 Nigeria
4
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
1
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
316 (97%)
♀ Female
11 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
318
Would be under 30 (96%)
13
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 331 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: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
28

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jakel Through the Generations

Jakel has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2011, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With 318 individuals under 30 years old, it's clear that Jakel is favored among younger parents. As of now, there are 326 Jakels living in the US, with the average age sitting at 18, indicating that it's still a relatively new addition to the roster of American names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 11

✨ Similar Names to Jakel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jakel's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Jakel

How Many People Have the Name Jakel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 441 people in the United States currently share the name Jakel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 751,586 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jakel a Common or Rare Name?

Jakel 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 Jakel Mean?

Jakel means "creative variant of Jacob" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jakel in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Jakel Most Popular?

The name Jakel reached peak popularity in 2011, with 22 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 Jakel?

Approximately 441 people named Jakel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 441. That works out to roughly 1 in 751,586 Americans.

Is Jakel a rare name?

Jakel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 751,586 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jakel mean?

Jakel means "creative variant of Jacob" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Jakel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Jakel are male and 3% are female.

When was Jakel most popular?

Jakel peaked in 2011 with 22 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US441
All-Time Births441
1 in X1 in 751,586
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2011
World Rank#1,083,225
Male %97%
Female %3%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.