Yakov
Yakov: name meaning, origin and popularity
Boy name
How popular is Yakov?
153U.S. babies in 2025
#1195peak rank (2024)
3,353babies since 1880
Since 1880, 3,353 boys in the U.S. have been named Yakov. Its highest rank for boys was #1195 in 2024. In 2025, 153 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Yakov FAQ
How popular is the name Yakov?
Since 1880, 3,353 boys in the U.S. have been named Yakov. Its highest rank for boys was #1195 in 2024. In 2025, 153 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Yakov a boy or girl name?
Yakov is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 3,353 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).