Jacobthomas
A combination of Jacob, meaning "supplanter", and Thomas, meaning "twin" in Greek.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jacobthomas. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jacobthomas today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacobthomas births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacobthomas. 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 Jacobthomas. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,587
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Jacobthomas: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jacobthomas 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 Jacobthomas 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 Jacobthomas
The name Jacobthomas is a unique and intriguing combination of two distinct names, Jacob and Thomas. The origins of this name can be traced back to the ancient Semitic and Greek languages, spanning various cultures and time periods.
The first part of the name, Jacob, is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." It has its roots in the Bible, where Jacob was one of the patriarchs of the Israelites and the son of Isaac and Rebekah. The name Jacob has been widely used in various cultures and religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
The second part of the name, Thomas, comes from the Aramaic name Ta'oma, which means "twin." It gained popularity through the New Testament figure of Thomas the Apostle, also known as "Doubting Thomas" for his initial skepticism about Jesus' resurrection. The name Thomas has been commonly used in Christian traditions, particularly in Europe and regions influenced by Christianity.
While there are no direct historical references to the combined name Jacobthomas, it is likely a result of modern name combinations or creative blending of the two popular names. However, individuals bearing these names have left their mark throughout history.
One notable figure was Jacobthomas Tittmann (1786-1864), a German classical scholar and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Greek literature and language. Another individual of note was Jacobthomas Oberlin (1735-1806), a French philanthropist and pastor known for his educational and social reforms in the Ban de la Roche region.
In the realm of literature, Jacobthomas Eckhardt (1810-1880) was a German writer and poet who gained recognition for his lyrical works and contributions to the Romantic movement. Additionally, Jacobthomas Leuders (1743-1811) was a German composer and Kapellmeister who composed operas and other musical works.
Furthermore, Jacobthomas Krause (1873-1940) was a German architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the design and development of modern cities, particularly in the early 20th century.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Jacobthomas throughout history, showcasing its presence in various fields and cultures across different time periods.
People
Jacobthomas + last name combinations
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FAQ
Jacobthomas: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jacobthomas?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacobthomas 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 Jacobthomas a common name?
We classify Jacobthomas 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 Jacobthomas most popular?
The single biggest year for Jacobthomas was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacobthomas is about 23 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 Jacobthomas in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jacobthomas a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacobthomas 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 Jacobthomas still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jacobthomas 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 Jacobthomas 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 called Jacobthomas?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Jacobthomas, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.