Jakobe
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
4,757 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2020 Peak Popularity Year
273 Peak Births

Jakobe Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Jakobe is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'supplanter'. It evolved through various languages, starting from Ya'akov in Hebrew to its modern forms. The name carries biblical significance through its connection to Jacob, a patriarch in the Bible. It gained popularity in the medieval period and is currently perceived as a unique and contemporary choice.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jakobe"

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Pronunciation

/dʒəˈkoʊb/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

Jakobe is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'akov, which means 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'.

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Meaning

Supplanter, holder of the heel

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Language Evolution

Ya'akov (Hebrew), Iacobus (Latin), Jacobus (Old French), Jacques (French), James (English)

Biblical Background

Jakobe is a variant of Jacob, a significant figure in the Bible who is known as the son of Isaac and Rebecca and the grandson of Abraham.

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Historical Usage

The name Jakobe gained popularity in various forms throughout the medieval period, particularly in Christian contexts due to biblical references.

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Variants & Derivatives

Jacob, James, Jakob, Jacques, Iacob

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Jakobe is viewed as a unique and contemporary name, appealing to those seeking alternatives to more common names like Jacob and James.

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Famous People

Jakobe D. Smith (American artist), Jakobe R. Johnson (American athlete)

📊 Jakobe Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Jakobe Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 273 peak births in 2020

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 29 US states, with strongest presence in Mississippi

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jakobe"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Jakobe"

"Jakobe" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 15031st of 16616 8
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1064th of 24088 2,544
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1097th of 23106 2,205

Regional Popularity of "Jakobe" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
26.08%
1195th/4582
76.12%
3931st/5164
9.44%
690th/7313
33.94%
2533rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
22.97%
915th/3984
54.00%
2423rd/4487
12.90%
880th/6822
39.07%
2452nd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Jakobe" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Jakobe"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jakobe" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Jakobe" in the United States

The name Jakobe is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jakobe has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jakobe' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15031st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1064th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1097th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jakobe' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Jakobe name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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