Jake Name Popularity and Statistics
Jake is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Jake?
Jake is spelled J-A-K-E. The name has 4 letters.
Jake Popularity in 2025
Rank#457
Recorded Births682
- Boys usage fell 36 places to #457 and recorded 66 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Jake Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 682 | #457 |
| 2024 | Boys | 748 | #421 |
| 2023 | Boys | 782 | #410 |
| 2022 | Boys | 790 | #406 |
| 2021 | Boys | 969 | #337 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,036 | #320 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,175 | #294 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,379 | #263 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,503 | #249 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,586 | #242 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,922 | #207 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,171 | #190 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,450 | #166 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6 | #14,962 |
| 2012 | Boys | 2,679 | #153 |
| 2011 | Boys | 3,110 | #129 |
| 2010 | Boys | 3,440 | #115 |
| 2009 | Girls | 10 | #10,679 |
| 2009 | Boys | 3,386 | #125 |
| 2008 | Girls | 5 | #17,504 |
| 2008 | Boys | 3,795 | #111 |
| 2007 | Boys | 3,882 | #112 |
| 2006 | Girls | 11 | #9,901 |
When Was Jake Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2004 · Boys
4,473 recorded births
National rank #98
2003 · Boys
4,406 recorded births
National rank #98
2005 · Boys
4,153 recorded births
National rank #103
2000 · Boys
4,091 recorded births
National rank #96
Where Jake Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #192 | 51 |
| CT | #268 | 12 |
| MS | #281 | 11 |
| NY | #282 | 66 |
| MA | #289 | 20 |
| KS | #324 | 11 |
| FL | #327 | 59 |
| LA | #353 | 14 |