How Many People Are Named Jaycob?
Complete statistics for the name Jaycob: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jaycob is a very rare male name, with only 4,374 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 75,439 Americans. The majority of Jaycobs are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 4,437 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: 2012Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jaycob Through the Generations
Jaycob peaked in popularity in 2012 with 236 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most Jaycobs are young adults, with 4,003 under 30 and only 434 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found in the United States, though it's also popular in the Philippines.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jaycob's American roots
📄 About the Name Jaycob
How Many People Have the Name Jaycob?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,374 people in the United States currently share the name Jaycob. That works out to roughly 1 in every 75,439 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jaycob a Common or Rare Name?
Jaycob 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 Jaycob Mean?
Jaycob means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jaycob in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jaycob Most Popular?
The name Jaycob reached peak popularity in 2012, with 236 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 Jaycob?
Approximately 4,374 people named Jaycob live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,437. That works out to roughly 1 in 75,439 Americans.
Is Jaycob a rare name?
Jaycob is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 75,439 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jaycob mean?
Jaycob means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Jaycob more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jaycob are male and 0% are female.
When was Jaycob most popular?
Jaycob peaked in 2012 with 236 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.