Jakobie
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "supplanter" or "heel catcher".
Name Census estimates that about 594 living Americans carry the first name Jakobie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jakobie today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakobie births was 2009 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakobie. 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.
People living today
594
~ 1 in 577,028 Americans
Peak year
2009
41 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,825
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Jakobie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jakobie from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 245 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jakobie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jakobie 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 Jakobie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jakobies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Alabama, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Jakobie, while Mississippi, Alabama, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jakobie
The name Jakobie is of Anglicized Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Jacob. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East, where it is believed to have originated from the Hebrew word "ya'aqob," meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows."
The name Jacob has a rich history in the Judeo-Christian tradition, as it was borne by the biblical patriarch Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebecca, and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. The story of Jacob's life is recounted in detail in the Book of Genesis, where he is portrayed as a cunning and resourceful figure who overcame numerous challenges and obstacles.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jakobie can be found in historical documents from the 17th century, when it was used as a variant spelling of the more common Jacob or James. During this period, the name gained popularity among English-speaking communities, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Jakobie. One such figure was Jakobie Mugridge (1670-1719), an English pirate and privateer who gained notoriety for his exploits in the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean. Another was Jakobie Whitefield (1714-1770), an Anglican cleric and evangelist who played a pivotal role in the Great Awakening, a religious revival movement that swept across the American colonies in the 18th century.
In the 19th century, Jakobie Murdoch (1815-1867) was a Scottish-born businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Toronto, Canada. He was instrumental in establishing several educational and cultural institutions in the city, including the University of Toronto and the Toronto Public Library.
More recently, Jakobie Scholes (1924-2014) was a British footballer and manager who enjoyed a successful career in the English Football League, playing for clubs like Manchester United and Preston North End. He later went on to manage several teams, including Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers.
Another notable figure with the name Jakobie was Jakobie Deaver (1945-2020), an American author and journalist who gained recognition for his crime fiction novels and his work as a writer for publications like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
Throughout its history, the name Jakobie has maintained a unique and distinctive character, blending its biblical origins with its evolution in the English-speaking world. While not as common as its root name Jacob, it has been borne by a diverse array of individuals who have left their mark across various fields and disciplines.
People
Jakobie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakobie 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
Jakobie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakobie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 594 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakobie 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 577,028 US residents.
Is Jakobie a common name?
We classify Jakobie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 600 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jakobie most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakobie was 2009, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakobie is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jakobie a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakobie 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.
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.