Yaacov Name Popularity and Statistics
Yaacov 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 Yaacov?
Yaacov is spelled Y-A-A-C-O-V. The name has 6 letters.
Yaacov Popularity in 2024
Rank#12,349
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 1,579 places to #12,349 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2012.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Yaacov Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1979 through 2024. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 2011 | Boys | 7 | #9,600 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2008 | Boys | 8 | #9,019 |
| 2006 | Boys | 7 | #9,585 |
| 2004 | Boys | 8 | #8,143 |
| 2003 | Boys | 6 | #9,581 |
| 2002 | Boys | 8 | #7,643 |
| 2000 | Boys | 10 | #6,316 |
| 1995 | Boys | 6 | #7,792 |
| 1993 | Boys | 5 | #8,700 |
| 1987 | Boys | 8 | #4,968 |
| 1986 | Boys | 5 | #6,721 |
| 1985 | Boys | 8 | #4,698 |
| 1983 | Boys | 5 | #6,238 |
| 1981 | Boys | 7 | #4,961 |
| 1980 | Boys | 6 | #5,525 |
| 1979 | Boys | 7 | #4,842 |
When Was Yaacov 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.
2000 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #6,316
2008 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #9,019
2004 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #8,143
2002 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #7,643
Where Yaacov Ranked Highest in 2008
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,794 | 5 |