Jacobe
Meaningsupplanter · English form of Jacob
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,944 in 2000
8 babies were named Jacobe in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,930 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jacobe you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jacobe, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jacobe would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJacobe first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2000, when it ranked #1,944. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJacobe was 5.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 37,037 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 212,766.
- TrendJacobe has slipped 2,930 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningJacobe is an English form of Jacob, which means “supplanter”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Jacobe
Jacobe is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “supplanter”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-obe”. US birth records list Jacobe for boys from 1974 to 2025, in 52 of those 52 years. Its best year was 2000, when it ranked #1,944 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.1 | 240,964 boys |
| 1980s | 6.9 | 145,773 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 61,881 boys |
| 2000s | 25 | 39,557 boys |
| 2010s | 13 | 74,963 boys |
| 2020s | 6.0 | 167,131 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Jacobe
What does the name Jacobe mean?
Jacobe means “supplanter” in English, as a form of Jacob.
What is the origin of the name Jacobe?
Jacobe has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jacobe a boy or girl name?
Jacobe is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jacobe?
Jacobe ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2000 (#1,944).