Jakub

Jakub is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 39 boys in the United States.

Jakub at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jakub

Jakub belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jakub first appears in Social Security records in 1981. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1035 in 2008, and in 2024 39 babies received the name — 3,030 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jakub in US records

First recorded (US)
1981
Best US rank
#1035 in 2008
Peak year
2008
Babies named Jakub in 2024
39
Total since 1880
3,030

Jakub in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#123 in 2009
Babies named Jakub in 2025
68
Total since 1996
6,267

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jakub mean?

The meaning of Jakub is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jakub a boy or girl name?

Jakub is a boy name. In 2024, 39 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jakub?

Jakub comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jakub?

Jakub first appears in US records in 1981. Its best-ever ranking was #1035 in 2008, and 39 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].