Jakobe Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Jakobe is a modern variant of the name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter'.
Meaning of the Name Jakobe
Jakobe is a variant of the name Jacob, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov. It is believed to have originated from the biblical figure Yaakov, who was one of the patriarchs of the Old Testament. The name Yaakov means 'supplanter' or 'one who grabs the heel'. Jakobe is a modern and unique spelling of the name Jacob, and it is often used as a more distinctive alternative.
Popularity of the Name Jakobe
The popularity for the name Jakobe peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 272 births, which ranked number 1,777 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Jakobe had the most male births in 2020 with 272, which ranked number 836 out of 14,032 male names. The number of births for the name Jakobe has increased sharply over the last ten years from 160 births to 199 births, an increase of 24.38%. Among males, Jakobe has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 160 births to 199 births, an increase of 24.38%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jakobe
- 20 Year Trend of Jakobe: 2.05%
- 10 Year Trend of Jakobe: 24.38%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jakobe: 24.38%
Popularity of Jakobe by State
For males, Jakobe was most popular in Southeastern states with 101 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NC, with 21 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jakobe. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 15 | 347 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 8 | 1864 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 13 | 996 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 14 | 686 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 9 | 871 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 5 | 946 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 6 | 592 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 12 | 616 | < 5 | N/A |
| MS | 7 | 411 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 21 | 476 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 6 | 1137 | < 5 | N/A |
| SC | 5 | 733 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 15 | 487 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 15 | 1303 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 5 | 1074 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jakobe
- Total Births of Jakobe: 203 (2.21%)
- Male Births of Jakobe: 203 (2.21%)
Given the upward trend of Jakobe over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.21% increase in total births, for a total of 203 births in 2024. Male births for Jakobe have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 203 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.21%.