Yaakov
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning heel holder, supplanter; Hebrew form of Jacob.
Babies a year
181
the US, 2017
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#5137
3 babies
How Yaakov has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #995 |
| 2021 | #952 |
| 2023 | #966 |
| 2024 | #978 |
In 2025, 3 babies in England and Wales were named Yaakov. In the US, 181 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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