Holding steady.
Popularity of Jocob since 1975
Babies named Jocob per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 142 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jocob is a rare spelling variant of the classic name Jacob. While Jacob has been among the most popular boys' names for decades, Jocob has never cracked the top 1,000 in U.S. Social Security records. It was first recorded in 1975 and saw its peak year in 1987, yet even then it remained extremely uncommon. The trajectory of Jocob has been stable, with no significant rise or decline, and it has not been associated with any particular state or region. Parents who choose Jocob are likely drawn to the traditional sound of Jacob but prefer a less common spelling. Because of its rarity, Jocob offers a distinctive alternative to the more widely used Jacob or Jakob.
Jocob is a respelling of Jacob, derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov, related to the word akev meaning 'heel.' In the Hebrew Bible, Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebecca and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. The spelling Jocob emerged as a rare variant in English-speaking countries, likely influenced by phonetic spelling or confusion with similar names. It was first recorded in the United States in 1975, but usage has remained minimal.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jake, Coby, Jay
Sibling names for Jocob
Names that share Jocob's style, for a brother or sister.
