Jake
Jake: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dอกสeษชk/
Meaning and origin of Jake
- A male given name.
Etymology
Originally a medieval variant of Jack; today also used as a diminutive form of Jacob and James.
How popular is Jake?
Since 1880, 217 girls and 129,322 boys in the U.S. have been named Jake (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3900 in 1917. Its highest rank for boys was #96 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #457 for boys, with 682 babies given the name.
Names similar to Jake
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Sibling name ideas for Jake
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Jake FAQ
What does the name Jake mean?
A male given name. Originally a medieval variant of Jack; today also used as a diminutive form of Jacob and James.
How popular is the name Jake?
Since 1880, 217 girls and 129,322 boys in the U.S. have been named Jake (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3900 in 1917. Its highest rank for boys was #96 in 2000. In 2025 it ranked #457 for boys, with 682 babies given the name.
Is Jake a boy or girl name?
Jake is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 217 girls and 129,322 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.