Jasek
A Polish masculine diminutive form of the given name Jakub, meaning "supplanter".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Jasek. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jasek today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasek births was 2014 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasek. 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 Jasek. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2014
7 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,910
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Jasek: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasek 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 Jasek during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jasek
The name Jasek originates from the Polish language and has its roots in the Slavic cultural sphere. It is a diminutive form of the name Jakub or Jacob, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." The name Jasek likely emerged in the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century, as a common nickname or pet form of Jakub in Poland.
While there are no known references to the specific name Jasek in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name Jacob has significant historical and biblical ties. In the Old Testament, Jacob was one of the patriarchs of the Israelites, known for his struggle with an angel and his eventual renaming to Israel.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jasek are found in Polish historical documents and records from the late medieval period. One notable individual was Jasek Janicki, a Polish poet and translator who lived in the 16th century (circa 1530-1590). He is known for his translations of classical works into Polish.
Another historical figure bearing the name Jasek was Jasek Krutski, a Polish military leader and nobleman who lived in the 17th century (circa 1620-1685). He fought in several wars and played a role in the defense of Poland during the Swedish invasion in the 1650s.
In the 18th century, Jasek Tarnowski (1700-1770) was a Polish nobleman and landowner who served as a courtier to the Polish king Augustus III. He was known for his involvement in cultural and artistic patronage.
Moving into the 19th century, Jasek Malczewski (1854-1929) was a renowned Polish painter and artist who is celebrated for his symbolist and romantic works, such as his famous painting "Melancholia."
Another notable figure was Jasek Fijałkowski (1875-1944), a Polish educator and activist who fought for Polish independence and the preservation of Polish culture during the partition of Poland by foreign powers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
While these are just a few examples, the name Jasek has a rich history in Polish culture and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, military figures, nobility, and intellectuals.
People
Jasek + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jasek 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
Jasek: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasek?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasek 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Jasek a common name?
We classify Jasek as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasek most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasek was 2014, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasek is about 12 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 Jasek in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jasek a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jasek 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 Jasek still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jasek 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 Jasek 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 Jasek as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.