Yaakov
How to say it: yah-KOHV · /jɑˈkoʊv/
Hebrew original form of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows at the heel'.
Yaakov was the 668th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 218 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 15% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #587 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #668 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 218 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,936 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +15% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #587 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing still, Yaakov sees its strongest showing in the 2020s. It remains at its peak with further increase likely onward.
What goes with it
Crisp at the edges and breathy through the middle, Yaakov moves in two beats and feels rooted in biblical tradition. Yosef shares its style.
Nicknames
- Yaki
- Kobi
- Kovi
Honouring a Yaakov in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Yaakov is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
Famous people named Yaakov
- Yaakov Shabtai (born 1964)Former commander of Israel Police
- Yaakov Shabtai (1934–1981)Israeli writer
- Yaakov Turner (1935–2024)Israeli general
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