MallowbyNames

Jacobie

JAK-oh-bee · Derived from Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.'

Peak popularity
2009
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2008

Declining since 2008.

Popularity of Jacobie since 1975

Babies named Jacobie per year in U.S. Social Security records.

142943198020002020Most births 2009Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1970s18
1980s68
1990s201
2000s337
2010s219
2020s51

Meaning & origin

Jacobie is a modern elaboration of the classic Jacob, part of a wave of -ie and -y variant names that gained traction in the late 20th century. First recorded in the United States in 1975, it saw its highest usage in 2009, with 5 births per million, reflecting the broader early 2000s fashion for personalized spellings. Since 2008 its frequency has fallen, placing it among low-use, stylish alternatives. The name has no strong regional ties in U.S. data, fitting equally across states. Its parent name, Jacob, has deep biblical roots, but Jacobie itself is a contemporary coinage that signals creativity rather than history.

Jacobie is a modern respelling or elaboration of Jacob, likely influenced by the trendy 'ie' ending. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1975, catching on in the 1990s and 2000s as a unique variant. Its use has declined since 2008.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Coby, Jake, Jac

Variants: Jacobi, Jacoby, Jakobi

Sibling names for Jacobie

Names that share Jacobie's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jacobie mean?
Jacobie is a modern variant of Jacob, which comes from the Hebrew name Yaakov, traditionally interpreted as 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.'
How popular is the name Jacobie?
The name Jacobie has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. births. Its peak usage was in 2009, with 5 recorded births per million, but it has been declining since 2008.
Is Jacobie a boy's name?
Jacobie is overwhelmingly used for boys in U.S. records.