Declining since 2009, #2,304 for boys today.
Popularity of Jacobi since 1973
Babies named Jacobi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 64 |
| 1980s | 43 | 230 |
| 1990s | 117 | 607 |
| 2000s | 90 | 1,303 |
| 2010s | 50 | 1,420 |
| 2020s | 6 | 571 |
Meaning & origin
Jacobi first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1973. It reached its peak rank of 2,304 in the latest year, 2025, but that peak represents a much lower usage than its actual high point in 2009 when it was most frequently given. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2009. Today, approximately 1 in 28,468 newborn boys receives the name Jacobi. Top states for the name include Georgia, Illinois, and Florida. Jacobi is a surname-style name that fits the 'Jacob' family, offering a distinctive alternative to the ubiquitous Jacob and its variants.
Jacobi is a modern English surname-turned-first-name, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob). The biblical Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebecca, was the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. Jacobi as a given name follows the pattern of using surnames ending in -i, popularized in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Jacobi is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jake, Coby, Jaco
Sibling names for Jacobi
Names that share Jacobi's style, for a brother or sister.
