Declining since 1995.
Popularity of Jaccob since 1981
Babies named Jaccob per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 260 |
| 2000s | 202 |
| 2010s | 113 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Jaccob is a modern respelling of the classic name Jacob, first recorded in U.S. data in 1981. It reached its highest annual usage in 1994, but has been on a downward trend since 1995. The name has never entered the top 1,000 rankings, making it a relatively uncommon choice. As a phonetic variant, Jaccob appeals to parents seeking a unique twist on a traditional biblical name while retaining the familiar pronunciation. The spelling with double 'c' is one of several creative respellings that emerged during the late 20th century, part of a broader trend of individualized name spellings.
Jaccob is a respelling of Jacob, which derives from the Hebrew name Ya'akov. In the biblical account, Jacob was born holding the heel of his twin brother Esau, and the name is often interpreted as 'he who supplants' or 'holder of the heel.' The variant spelling Jaccob emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of respelling traditional names with creative phonetics.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jake, Coby
Sibling names for Jaccob
Names that share Jaccob's style, for a brother or sister.
