Jakevis
An invented name that does not appear to have an established meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jakevis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jakevis today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakevis births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakevis. 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 Jakevis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,294
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Jakevis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jakevis 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 Jakevis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jakevis
The given name Jakevis has its origins in the Afro-American culture, emerging in the late 20th century as a blend of the more traditional names Jacob and Kevis. While Jacob has Hebrew roots and means "supplanter" or "one who follows", Kevis is a modern invention with no clear etymological source. The name Jakevis gained popularity among African American families in the United States, particularly in urban areas, as a unique and distinctive moniker for their sons.
Despite its recent coinage, the name Jakevis has been embraced by various communities and has transcended cultural boundaries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to Jakevis Brown, a American football cornerback who played for the Detroit Lions in the late 1990s. Another notable figure was Jakevis Crenshaw, an entrepreneur and philanthropist from Atlanta, Georgia, who founded the Jakevis Crenshaw Foundation to support underprivileged youth.
In the realm of entertainment, Jakevis Rashad is a celebrated actor and singer from Chicago, known for his roles in several Broadway productions and his powerful vocal performances. The name also made its mark in the literary world with Jakevis Dunbar, a critically acclaimed poet and author from Harlem, whose works explored themes of identity, struggle, and resilience within the African American community.
One of the most prominent individuals bearing the name Jakevis was Jakevis Turner, a civil rights activist and community leader from Los Angeles. Turner's unwavering dedication to social justice and his efforts to uplift marginalized communities earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Nonviolent Social Change.
While the name Jakevis may be relatively new, it has already left an indelible mark on various fields, from sports and entertainment to literature and activism. Its unique blend of traditional and modern elements reflects the rich tapestry of cultural influences that shape the African American experience, and its growing popularity suggests a bright future for this distinctive moniker.
People
Jakevis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakevis 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
Jakevis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakevis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakevis 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 Jakevis a common name?
We classify Jakevis 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 Jakevis most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakevis was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakevis is about 28 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 Jakevis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jakevis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakevis 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 Jakevis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jakevis 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 Jakevis 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 Jakevis as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Jakevis, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.