Jacobo Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Jacobo means 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'.
Meaning of the Name Jacobo
Jacobo is a Spanish variant of the name Jacob, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. In the Bible, Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the father of the twelve sons who became the ancestors of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name Jacobo has biblical origins and is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Jacobo
The popularity for the name Jacobo peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 104 births, which ranked number 3,555 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Jacobo had the most male births in 2022 with 104, which ranked number 1,645 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Jacobo has increased sharply over the last ten years from 76 births to 104 births, an increase of 36.84%. Among males, Jacobo has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 76 births to 104 births, an increase of 36.84%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jacobo
- 20 Year Trend of Jacobo: 52.94%
- 10 Year Trend of Jacobo: 36.84%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jacobo: 36.84%
Popularity of Jacobo by State
For males, Jacobo was most popular in Southwestern states with 24 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 22 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jacobo. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 6 | 816 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 22 | 987 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 18 | 785 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 9 | 1212 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 18 | 1164 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jacobo
- Total Births of Jacobo: 107 (3.19%)
- Male Births of Jacobo: 107 (3.19%)
Given the upward trend of Jacobo over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.19% increase in total births, for a total of 107 births in 2024. Male births for Jacobo have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 107 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.19%.