Jacobjames
A masculine double name blend derived from Jacob and James.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jacobjames. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jacobjames today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacobjames births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacobjames. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jacobjames. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,322
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Jacobjames: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jacobjames by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jacobjames during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jacobjames
The name Jacobjames is an unusual and distinctly modern combination of two more traditional given names - Jacob and James. It does not appear to have any direct roots in a specific language or culture of origin.
The name Jacob has its origins in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, derived from the Hebrew word 'aqev, meaning "to follow" or "to be behind". It is rooted in the biblical story of the patriarch Jacob, who was born holding onto the heel of his twin brother Esau. In the Old Testament, Jacob is regarded as one of the most important figures in the lineage of the Israelites.
The name James, on the other hand, is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which was translated into the Greek form Iakobos, and later into the Latin form Iacomus. It eventually evolved into the English name James. The name has its roots in the New Testament, where it refers to two of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ - James, the son of Zebedee, and James, the son of Alphaeus.
While there are no known historical records or ancient texts specifically mentioning the combined name Jacobjames, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne this unique name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jacobjames can be traced back to Jacobjames Norris (1670-1743), an English merchant and landowner from Berkshire, England. He was known for his philanthropic endeavors and played a significant role in the development of the town of Abingdon.
Another notable figure was Jacobjames Rousseau (1805-1879), a French-born American architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several prominent buildings in New Orleans, including the St. Louis Cathedral and the St. Roch Market.
In the 20th century, Jacobjames Clements (1921-2003) was a British actor and playwright. He was best known for his roles in television series such as The Avengers and The Professionals.
Jacobjames Pringle (1937-2018) was a South African cricketer who played Test cricket for South Africa in the 1960s. He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, and was part of the South African team that toured England in 1965.
More recently, Jacobjames Hayman (1966-present) is a British author and screenwriter, known for his crime fiction novels featuring the detective Michael Broderick.
While the name Jacobjames is undoubtedly unique and unconventional, it has been borne by a diverse array of individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and disciplines.
People
Jacobjames + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jacobjames as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jacobjames: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jacobjames?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacobjames going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jacobjames a common name?
We classify Jacobjames as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jacobjames most popular?
The single biggest year for Jacobjames was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacobjames is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jacobjames in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jacobjames a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacobjames in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jacobjames still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jacobjames in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jacobjames can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Jacobjames?
Find out how many people share the name Jacobjames on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.