Holding steady.
Popularity of Hagop since 1922
Babies named Hagop per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hagop's real moment was 1924.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 25 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Hagop is a traditional Armenian name with deep biblical roots, serving as the local form of Jacob. First recorded in the U.S. in 1922, the name reached its highest usage in 1924, when it was most often chosen by Armenian-American families. Since then, its popularity has remained stable but low, never entering the top 1000 names. The name carries cultural significance, reflecting the heritage of the Armenian diaspora, and is often passed down through generations. Though not widely used outside of Armenian communities, Hagop maintains a steady presence among those who value its historical and religious connections.
Hagop is the Armenian form of Jacob, derived from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, meaning 'supplanter' or 'heel-grabber.' The name entered Armenian through the biblical tradition, where Jacob is a patriarch of the Israelites. It has been a common Armenian given name for centuries, reflecting the strong historical ties between Armenian culture and the Christian Old Testament.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hago, Hak
Variants: Hakop, Hagob
Sibling names for Hagop
Names that share Hagop's style, for a brother or sister.
