Jak Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the name Jack, which means 'God is gracious'.
Meaning of the Name Jak
Jak is a variation of the name Jack, which is derived from the name John. John is of Hebrew origin and means 'God is gracious'. Jak is a short and modern version of the name Jack, and is often used as a nickname or diminutive for the name Jacob.
Popularity of the Name Jak
The popularity for the name Jak peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 34 births, which ranked number 7,497 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Jak had the most male births in 2014 with 34, which ranked number 3,231 out of 14,070 male names. The number of births for the name Jak has increased over the last ten years from 24 births to 27 births, an increase of 12.50%. Among males, Jak has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 24 births to 27 births, an increase of 12.50%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jak
- 20 Year Trend of Jak: 285.71%
- 10 Year Trend of Jak: 12.50%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jak: 12.50%
Popularity of Jak by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jak. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jak in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jak is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jak
- Total Births of Jak: 27 (1.18%)
- Male Births of Jak: 27 (1.18%)
Given the upward trend of Jak over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.18% increase in total births, for a total of 27 births in 2024. Male births for Jak have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 27 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.18%.