Jacobmatthew
A combination of the masculine Hebrew names Jacob, meaning "supplanter", and Matthew, meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jacobmatthew. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jacobmatthew today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacobmatthew births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacobmatthew. 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 Jacobmatthew. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,889
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Jacobmatthew: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jacobmatthew from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jacobmatthew 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 Jacobmatthew during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jacobmatthew
The name Jacobmatthew is a relatively modern name with no clear origin in a specific language or culture. It appears to be a combination of the Hebrew name Jacob and the English name Matthew.
Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical patriarch Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebecca. The name means "supplanter" or "one who follows". It has been a popular name for millennia, appearing in various forms across different languages and cultures.
Matthew, on the other hand, is a name of English origin derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of God". It was popularized by the apostle Matthew, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ and the author of the first Gospel in the New Testament.
The earliest recorded example of the combined name Jacobmatthew is difficult to pinpoint, as it is a relatively modern invention. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jacobmatthew was Jacobmatthew Stevenson (1835-1910), a Scottish-American businessman and philanthropist. He made his fortune in the steel industry and was known for his philanthropic efforts in education and social welfare.
Another notable figure was Jacobmatthew Pearce (1856-1928), a British architect and civil engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and structures in London and other parts of England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In the realm of literature, Jacobmatthew Harris (1869-1942) was an American author and poet known for his works exploring themes of nature and rural life. His collection of poems, "The Woodlander," published in 1902, was particularly well-received.
In the world of academia, Jacobmatthew Sinclair (1888-1964) was a British mathematician and logician. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematical logic and was a member of the prestigious Royal Society.
Finally, Jacobmatthew Wilkinson (1924-2018) was a British actor and director. He had a prolific career in theater, television, and film, and was particularly known for his performances in Shakespearean plays.
While the name Jacobmatthew is not rooted in a specific cultural or linguistic tradition, it has been borne by a diverse array of individuals throughout history, each making their mark in various fields and disciplines.
People
Jacobmatthew + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jacobmatthew 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
Jacobmatthew: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jacobmatthew?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacobmatthew 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jacobmatthew a common name?
We classify Jacobmatthew as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jacobmatthew most popular?
The single biggest year for Jacobmatthew was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacobmatthew is about 9 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 Jacobmatthew in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jacobmatthew a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacobmatthew 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 Jacobmatthew still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jacobmatthew 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 Jacobmatthew 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 are named Jacobmatthew?
Find out how many Americans are named Jacobmatthew on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.