Declining since 2019, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Yacoub since 1991
Babies named Yacoub per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 110 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Yacoub first appeared on the U.S. baby-naming charts in 1991, and its popularity peaked in 2020. Since then, its usage has been gradually declining, reflecting a broader trend away from classic biblical names. Currently ranked 6,143, Yacoub is given to roughly 1 in 122,005 boys each year. The name is most common in states with significant Arab American populations, though its top states vary yearly. Its enduring appeal lies in its strong religious heritage as the Arabic form of Jacob, making it a meaningful choice for families with Islamic or Arabic cultural ties.
Yacoub is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob). It is a common name throughout the Muslim world, borne by the patriarch Jacob in Islamic tradition. The name entered Arabic via its Semitic root and has been in continuous use since pre-Islamic times.
“Yacoub” around the world
Where Yacoub lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
80
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yaki, Cobi
Sibling names for Yacoub
Names that share Yacoub's style, for a brother or sister.
