Jakye
A feminine variant of the name Jake, likely of English origin.
Name Census estimates that about 353 living Americans carry the first name Jakye. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jakye today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakye births was 2009 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakye. 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
353
~ 1 in 970,975 Americans
Peak year
2009
24 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,516
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Jakye: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jakye from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 161 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jakye remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jakye 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 Jakye during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jakyes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jakye
The name Jakye is a unique and intriguing one, with roots that stretch back to ancient times. Its origins can be traced to the Old Norse language, where the word "jaki" was used to describe a small river or stream. This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals living near or around bodies of water in the early Scandinavian regions.
As the Norse culture and language spread throughout Europe during the Viking Age, the name Jakye likely evolved and adapted to different regional dialects. Some scholars believe it may have been influenced by the Old English word "ēac," meaning "oak tree," further tying the name to natural elements and the natural world.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jakye can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical document mentions a landowner named Jakye de Wessex, providing evidence of the name's use in medieval England.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Jakye appeared sporadically in various historical records and chronicles. One notable figure was Jakye the Scribe, a 13th-century monk and illuminator from the Abbey of St. Albans, known for his intricate calligraphic work and beautifully illustrated manuscripts.
In the 16th century, a Scottish nobleman named Jakye Douglas played a pivotal role in the Scottish Reformation. As a staunch supporter of the Protestant movement, he was instrumental in the establishment of the Church of Scotland and the spread of reformed teachings throughout the country.
Another significant figure bearing the name Jakye was a Dutch explorer and navigator, Jakye van Hoorn, who embarked on several voyages to the East Indies in the early 17th century. His detailed accounts of the region and its peoples contributed greatly to the knowledge of the time and paved the way for further exploration and trade.
In the realm of literature, the name Jakye gained prominence through the works of the 19th-century English poet and writer, Jakye Tennyson. His poetic masterpieces, such as "Idylls of the King" and "In Memoriam A.H.H.," have left an indelible mark on the literary world and continue to inspire writers and poets to this day.
These are just a few examples of the diverse and rich history associated with the name Jakye. While its usage may have ebbed and flowed over the centuries, this unique and evocative name has left an enduring legacy, reflecting the spirit of exploration, creativity, and a deep connection to the natural world.
People
Jakye + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakye 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
Jakye: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakye?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 353 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakye 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 970,975 US residents.
Is Jakye a common name?
We classify Jakye as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 356 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jakye most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakye was 2009, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakye is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jakye a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakye 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.