Total births
3,353
Boys' name · since 1953
Yakov
Yakov has 3,353 recorded births since 1953 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2024 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1195
- among boys today
- 3,353
- born since 1953
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
3,353 babies have been named Yakov since 1953, making it today's #1195 boys' name.
Yakov has 3,353 recorded births among boys since 1953, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1195 as of the latest data, more common than 92% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2025.
- #1195 among boys today
- 3,353 born since 1953
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Yakov is currently the #1195 boys' name in America, more common than 92% of boys - 3,353 born since 1953, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1195
- among boys today
- 3,353
- born since 1953
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other boys
Yakov vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1195
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 92% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Yakov was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
172 babies were named Yakov in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Yakov compares
3,353 Top 16% higher than 84% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Yakov's all-time total is 9x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Yakov | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,353 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 172 | 23 | 22,252 |
Yakov's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Yakov's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 85% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 15%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1953, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 172, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Yakov at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,195
Active since
1953
Yakov popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 172
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Yakov by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Yakov's strongest decade.
1,074 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Yakov births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 18
1950s
18 births
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 1970s 95
1970s
95 births
- 1980s 205
1980s
205 births
- 1990s 395
1990s
395 births
- 2000s
2000s
721 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,074 births
- 2020s
2020s
827 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,074 births (32% of all-time use).
How Yakov compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Yakov's total volume
Yakov vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Yakov by state
Where Yakov concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 2,607 | 77.8% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 322 | 9.6% |
| #3 | California | | 21 | 0.6% |
New York share of Yakov's total US births 77.8%
Even split
2,607 of 3,353 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Yakov? ▼
Since 1953, Social Security records show 3,353 babies named Yakov. Today it holds rank #1195 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 172 births.
When was Yakov most popular? ▼
Yakov was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,074 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Yakov most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Yakov are New York (2,607 births), New Jersey (322 births), California (21 births).
How long has the name Yakov been used? ▼
Yakov has been recorded in Social Security data since 1953, spanning 73 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Yakov? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Yakub, Yakir, Yakob, Yaksh, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Yakov's data
- Yakov's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,074 total births) through the 2020s (827) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Yakovs (2,607 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Yakov
Nearby Names Like Yakov
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Yakov
Yakub Boy
#8735 124 births
Yakir Boy
73 births
Yakob Boy
36 births
Yaksh Boy
#8858 21 births
Yakim Boy
#13995 10 births
Compare Yakov side by side: Yakov vs Yakub Yakov vs Yakir Yakov vs Yakob
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1953–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Yakov: #1195 Boys' Name - 3,353 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/yakov. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Yakov draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.