Jacob
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Origin and meaning
Name: Jacob (ja-cob)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2023: #24
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Supplanter
Origin: English
Meaning: Supplanter
Origin and Meaning: Jacob is a Hebrew name derived from the Hebrew word Yaakov, which means “heel-grabber” or “supplanter”.
Etymology: The name Jacob is derived from the Hebrew word Yaakov, which is derived from the Hebrew root word aqab, meaning “to seize by the heel” or “to supplant”.
Derived: Jacob is also the anglicized form of the Latin name Iacobus, which is derived from the Greek name Iakobos.
History of Name: Jacob is a biblical name, first appearing in the Old Testament as the son of Isaac and Rebecca. He was later renamed Israel by God. The name Jacob has been popular throughout history, and is still a popular name today.
Style of the Name: Jacob is a classic name that has been used for centuries. It is a strong, masculine name that is easy to pronounce and spell.
Symbolism of the Name: The name Jacob is associated with strength, perseverance, and faith. It is also associated with the biblical story of Jacob and his struggle with God.
Pronunciation
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IPA: /d͡ʒˈe͡ɪkəb/
Syllables: ja-cob
Jacob's luck prospects
| Destiny | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Friendship | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Love | Poor | ★★ |
| Family | Good | ★★★★ |
| Money | Average | ★★★ |
| Health | Good | ★★★★ |
Personality traits of name Jacob
- Elegant
- Temperate
- Observant
- Initiative
- Responsible
- Unprincipled
- Attention-seeking
Astrology of name Jacob
Zodiac sign: Pisces
Element: Water
Ruling planet: Neptune
Lucky metal: Aluminum
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| Lucky colors: | Cream Blue Ultramarine |
Totem pet: Frog
Totem animal: Eagle
Totem plant: Begonia
Totem tree: Chestnut
Lucky weekday: Sunday
Favorable month: November
Lucky numbers: 9, 11, 49
Lucky days of the month: 2, 8, 14
Unlucky number: 36
Hobbies: skydiving, magic, bingo
Careers: Human Resources, Extractive Industry, Computing
Health issues: Digestive related problems
Letters count: 5
Numerology of name Jacob
Name popularity
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 38 | 404 |
| 1881 | 37 | 381 |
| 1882 | 44 | 390 |
| 1883 | 48 | 356 |
| 1884 | 48 | 381 |
| 1885 | 51 | 343 |
| 1886 | 53 | 346 |
| 1887 | 53 | 317 |
| 1888 | 56 | 353 |
| 1889 | 64 | 295 |
| 1890 | 60 | 290 |
| 1891 | 65 | 238 |
| 1892 | 73 | 283 |
| 1893 | 63 | 292 |
| 1894 | 65 | 292 |
| 1895 | 71 | 266 |
| 1896 | 80 | 241 |
| 1897 | 81 | 204 |
| 1898 | 79 | 256 |
| 1899 | 86 | 189 |
| 1900 | 99 | 233 |
| 1901 | 94 | 172 |
| 1902 | 92 | 207 |
| 1903 | 96 | 189 |
| 1904 | 88 | 243 |
| 1905 | 93 | 220 |
| 1906 | 108 | 187 |
| 1907 | 95 | 243 |
| 1908 | 103 | 235 |
| 1909 | 96 | 262 |
| 1910 | 109 | 273 |
| 1911 | 113 | 323 |
| 1912 | 108 | 691 |
| 1913 | 115 | 744 |
| 1914 | 112 | 997 |
| 1915 | 120 | 1122 |
| 1916 | 121 | 1132 |
| 1917 | 129 | 1122 |
| 1918 | 132 | 1198 |
| 1919 | 133 | 1082 |
| 1920 | 142 | 1050 |
| 1921 | 143 | 1094 |
| 1922 | 146 | 1027 |
| 1923 | 157 | 975 |
| 1924 | 162 | 970 |
| 1925 | 163 | 901 |
| 1926 | 173 | 810 |
| 1927 | 170 | 855 |
| 1928 | 191 | 717 |
| 1929 | 198 | 647 |
| 1930 | 208 | 622 |
| 1931 | 207 | 572 |
| 1932 | 206 | 558 |
| 1933 | 206 | 539 |
| 1934 | 212 | 547 |
| 1935 | 230 | 476 |
| 1936 | 222 | 500 |
| 1937 | 213 | 537 |
| 1938 | 232 | 488 |
| 1939 | 246 | 427 |
| 1940 | 225 | 514 |
| 1941 | 248 | 466 |
| 1942 | 238 | 524 |
| 1943 | 270 | 476 |
| 1944 | 268 | 438 |
| 1945 | 272 | 417 |
| 1946 | 291 | 456 |
| 1947 | 290 | 522 |
| 1948 | 279 | 550 |
| 1949 | 295 | 490 |
| 1950 | 306 | 465 |
| 1951 | 294 | 502 |
| 1952 | 285 | 563 |
| 1953 | 280 | 591 |
| 1954 | 291 | 563 |
| 1955 | 291 | 577 |
| 1956 | 313 | 538 |
| 1957 | 318 | 540 |
| 1958 | 320 | 507 |
| 1959 | 315 | 558 |
| 1960 | 343 | 490 |
| 1961 | 336 | 507 |
| 1962 | 350 | 473 |
| 1963 | 329 | 489 |
| 1964 | 325 | 523 |
| 1965 | 333 | 489 |
| 1966 | 331 | 455 |
| 1967 | 334 | 448 |
| 1968 | 314 | 553 |
| 1969 | 290 | 656 |
| 1970 | 247 | 913 |
| 1971 | 215 | 1056 |
| 1972 | 155 | 1685 |
| 1973 | 122 | 2128 |
| 1974 | 86 | 2962 |
| 1975 | 75 | 3622 |
| 1976 | 63 | 4513 |
| 1977 | 55 | 5793 |
| 1978 | 50 | 6167 |
| 1979 | 45 | 7548 |
| 1980 | 42 | 8523 |
| 1981 | 43 | 9351 |
| 1982 | 41 | 10063 |
| 1983 | 36 | 11004 |
| 1984 | 37 | 11355 |
| 1985 | 35 | 12284 |
| 1986 | 31 | 13654 |
| 1987 | 31 | 14322 |
| 1988 | 28 | 15880 |
| 1989 | 26 | 17834 |
| 1990 | 20 | 22017 |
| 1991 | 17 | 25197 |
| 1992 | 15 | 25668 |
| 1993 | 9 | 27486 |
| 1994 | 7 | 29417 |
| 1995 | 4 | 31131 |
| 1996 | 3 | 31926 |
| 1997 | 2 | 34157 |
| 1998 | 2 | 36024 |
| 1999 | 1 | 35367 |
| 2000 | 1 | 34489 |
| 2001 | 1 | 32560 |
| 2002 | 1 | 30580 |
| 2003 | 1 | 29645 |
| 2004 | 1 | 27890 |
| 2005 | 1 | 25838 |
| 2006 | 1 | 24852 |
| 2007 | 1 | 24296 |
| 2008 | 1 | 22607 |
| 2009 | 1 | 21188 |
| 2010 | 1 | 22139 |
| 2011 | 1 | 20381 |
| 2012 | 1 | 19091 |
| 2013 | 2 | 18182 |
| 2014 | 4 | 16894 |
| 2015 | 4 | 15973 |
| 2016 | 7 | 14536 |
| 2017 | 9 | 13225 |
| 2018 | 13 | 11862 |
| 2019 | 13 | 10744 |
| 2020 | 15 | 9257 |
| 2021 | 24 | 8397 |
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 728 | 21 |
| 1975 | 737 | 24 |
| 1976 | 730 | 22 |
| 1977 | 742 | 35 |
| 1978 | 728 | 41 |
| 1979 | 748 | 41 |
| 1980 | 748 | 52 |
| 1981 | 732 | 60 |
| 1982 | 723 | 70 |
| 1983 | 721 | 66 |
| 1984 | 752 | 49 |
| 1985 | 725 | 77 |
| 1986 | 738 | 78 |
| 1987 | 715 | 90 |
| 1988 | 739 | 78 |
| 1989 | 760 | 74 |
| 1990 | 806 | 59 |
| 1991 | 787 | 61 |
| 1992 | 807 | 52 |
| 1993 | 801 | 67 |
| 1994 | 803 | 50 |
| 1995 | 795 | 66 |
| 1996 | 813 | 53 |
| 1997 | 800 | 61 |
| 1998 | 815 | 60 |
| 1999 | 830 | 63 |
| 2000 | 851 | 59 |
| 2001 | 862 | 38 |
| 2002 | 854 | 41 |
| 2003 | 868 | 47 |
| 2004 | 777 | 171 |
| 2005 | 913 | 40 |
| 2006 | 940 | 37 |
| 2007 | 949 | 34 |
| 2008 | 950 | 29 |
| 2009 | 937 | 27 |
| 2010 | 914 | 29 |
| 2011 | 908 | 23 |
| 2012 | 913 | 26 |
| 2013 | 908 | 23 |
| 2015 | 932 | 22 |
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