Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Jakin since 1993
Babies named Jakin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 100 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Jakin first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993, making it a relatively modern name. It reached its peak popularity in 2004, though it has never been a common name overall. Since 2010, its usage has been falling, reflecting a waning interest in this spelling variant. Despite its rarity, Jakin has not been recorded as particularly strong in any specific state; no top states emerged in the data. The name's likely connection to the Biblical Jachin gives it a subtle historical and religious resonance, but its modern form keeps it fresh and accessible.
Jakin is a modern English respelling of the Biblical name Jachin, which appears in the Old Testament as one of the two pillars of Solomon's Temple (Jachin and Boaz). The Hebrew root likely means 'he will establish.' The spelling Jakin emerged in the late 20th century as a variant form, possibly influenced by other modern names ending in -in. It has been used in the United States since 1993, though it remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jak, Jaki
Variants: Jachin, Yakin
Sibling names for Jakin
Names that share Jakin's style, for a brother or sister.
