Jacob is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word "akev," which means "heel." According to biblical tradition, Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebecca, and he eventually had his name changed to Israel by God after wrestling with an angel. The name Jacob has been popular throughout history among various cultures, including Jewish, Christian, and Islamic communities. Today, it remains a common given name for boys in many countries around the world.
Here are some interesting statistics about the name Yacob in the United States:
Between 1990 and 2023, there were a total of 194 babies named Yacob born in the U.S.
The name's popularity has seen some ups and downs over these years. It started with 7 births in 1990 but dipped to just 5 births in 1994. However, it picked up again by 2006 with 9 births that year, and reached its peak in recent years.
From 2017 onwards, Yacob has been quite popular, with 18 births in 2017, 13 births each in 2018 and 2019, and then a slight dip to 5 births in both 2020 and 2021. Interestingly, there were another 9 babies named Yacob born in the U.S. in 2023.
These statistics show that while the name Yacob may not be one of the most popular choices, it has maintained a steady presence among American baby names over the past three decades. Its popularity has also shown signs of increasing in recent years.