A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Giacomo since 1912
Babies named Giacomo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Giacomo's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 94 |
| 1920s | 88 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 68 |
| 1960s | 106 |
| 1970s | 142 |
| 1980s | 138 |
| 1990s | 224 |
| 2000s | 423 |
| 2010s | 332 |
| 2020s | 218 |
Meaning & origin
Giacomo is the classic Italian form of Jacob, a name with deep biblical roots. In the United States, it was first recorded in 1912 and reached its peak popularity in 1914. While never a top-tier name, it has experienced a steady revival, rising in usage since 1987. In 2025, it ranked 2,641 with a 1 in 34,859 occurrence rate. Its highest concentrations are in Ohio, Florida, and New York, reflecting Italian-American heritage in those states. Giacomo offers a melodic and culturally rich alternative to the more common James or Jacob.
Giacomo is the Italian form of Jacob, itself derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov. The name entered Italian through Late Latin Iacomus, a variant of Iacobus. It has been consistently used in Italy since the Middle Ages, borne by numerous saints and historical figures, and remains a classic choice for boys.
Where Giacomo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Giacomo” around the world
Where Giacomo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Giaco, Mino, Gia
Variants: Jacopo, Giacopo
Sibling names for Giacomo
Names that share Giacomo's style, for a brother or sister.
