Jake Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Jake

Jake Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: jayk
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Jake Name Meaning

The name Jake means “supplanter” or “one who follows.” This reflects the biblical story of Jacob, who was born after his twin brother Esau and was later given the birthright that was meant for Esau.

Origins of the Name Jake

The name Jake is a shortened form of Jacob, which has roots in the Hebrew language. Jacob is a name that was popular in the Bible and was the name of one of the twelve patriarchs of the Jewish people. The name Jacob was widely used in the Middle Ages and later became a popular name in England, where it was often shortened to Jake.

Popularity of the Name Jake

Jake is a popular name in the United States, where it has been a top 100 name for boys for many years. The name is often chosen by parents looking for a short, simple, and easy-to-pronounce name for their son.

Final Thoughts on the Name Jake

In conclusion, the name Jake is a classic and timeless name with a simple and straightforward charm. Whether you’re a fan of its biblical roots or simply love the way it sounds, there’s no denying the popularity and significance of this charming and enduring name.

Jake Name Popularity

How popular is the name Jake? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	183	114	0.0324%
1911	229	82	0.022%
1912	246	165	0.0327%
1913	261	173	0.0305%
1914	261	236	0.0339%
1915	252	326	0.0359%
1916	259	326	0.0337%
1917	296	276	0.0276%
1918	274	342	0.0319%
1919	293	308	0.0294%
1920	296	331	0.0298%
1921	301	327	0.0286%
1922	324	283	0.0254%
1923	316	295	0.0263%
1924	330	274	0.0236%
1925	330	270	0.0239%
1926	366	217	0.0197%
1927	357	230	0.0208%
1928	399	187	0.0175%
1929	357	213	0.0206%
1930	400	174	0.0167%
1931	383	180	0.0182%
1932	383	177	0.0179%
1933	401	148	0.0159%
1934	395	157	0.0162%
1935	397	145	0.0149%
1936	393	154	0.016%
1937	456	115	0.0117%
1938	436	134	0.0131%
1939	428	140	0.0138%
1940	435	136	0.0128%
1941	424	148	0.0131%
1942	434	166	0.0131%
1943	495	121	0.0093%
1944	487	116	0.0094%
1945	463	121	0.0099%
1946	450	160	0.0108%
1947	502	140	0.0084%
1948	498	135	0.0085%
1949	489	145	0.009%
1950	460	164	0.0102%
1951	493	149	0.0088%
1952	524	135	0.0077%
1953	548	123	0.0069%
1954	544	132	0.0072%
1955	613	103	0.0056%
1956	648	93	0.0049%
1957	616	110	0.0057%
1958	627	105	0.0056%
1959	656	95	0.005%
1960	643	102	0.0054%
1961	610	124	0.0066%
1962	686	81	0.0044%
1963	636	108	0.006%
1964	694	78	0.0044%
1965	642	95	0.0058%
1966	721	60	0.0038%
1967	817	41	0.0027%
1968	716	64	0.0043%
1969	687	84	0.0055%
1970	719	86	0.0054%
1971	653	114	0.0076%
1972	494	208	0.0153%
1973	454	255	0.0197%
1974	455	264	0.0203%
1975	439	281	0.0219%
1976	378	372	0.0289%
1977	372	397	0.0295%
1978	365	399	0.0297%
1979	352	463	0.0328%
1980	328	543	0.0371%
1981	320	566	0.0385%
1982	298	647	0.0433%
1983	263	748	0.0507%
1984	276	721	0.0485%
1985	221	1,048	0.069%
1986	170	1,538	0.1019%
1987	164	1,624	0.1064%
1988	161	1,704	0.1093%
1989	154	1,946	0.1206%
1990	140	2,210	0.1333%
1991	118	2,766	0.1697%
1992	117	2,925	0.1833%
1993	111	3,186	0.2044%
1994	104	3,461	0.2255%
1995	108	3,495	0.2319%
1996	114	3,443	0.2299%
1997	101	3,830	0.259%
1998	102	3,782	0.2527%
1999	97	3,924	0.262%
2000	96	4,083	0.2673%
2001	100	3,832	0.2543%
2002	102	3,777	0.252%
2003	98	4,395	0.2889%
2004	98	4,469	0.2932%
2005	103	4,152	0.2716%
2006	108	4,019	0.2567%
2007	112	3,879	0.2459%
2008	111	3,783	0.2448%
2009	125	3,381	0.2262%
2010	115	3,431	0.2381%
2011	128	3,097	0.2174%
2012	152	2,673	0.1876%
2013	166	2,428	0.1705%
2014	189	2,152	0.1477%
2015	205	1,901	0.1307%
2016	240	1,555	0.1079%
2017	247	1,472	0.1055%
2018	261	1,344	0.0978%
2019	293	1,137	0.084%
2020	319	984	0.0773%
2021	332	943	0.0771%
2022	413	750	0.0569%

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Names Like Jake

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What names sound like Jake?

If you like how Jake sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Jake.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Jak		English
Jakie	He who supplants	Hebrew
Wake	Watchman	English

What names are similar to Jake?

Find a name that’s like Jake, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Bake	Short form of Baker	English
Jace	To heal	American
Jade	Jade stone	Spanish
Jae	Blue crested bird; talent; riches	American, Asian, Latin
Jakeb	He who supplants	Hebrew
Jase	To heal	American
Jaye	Blue crested bird	Latin
Lake	Lake	English

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2 Comments

Athena Oct 20 at 7:17 am

We actually didn’t come up with our boy’s name until after he was born. My husband and I had such a hard time agreeing on anything; I wanted something unique while he wanted something classic, easy to understand and didn’t rhyme with anything to eliminate the possibility of name calling. Thus, we decided to go with Jake. The major reason this was chosen was the alliteration it gave his name; “Jake Johnson“. We specifically chose “Jake” instead of “Jacob” hoping that might lower the number of kids who share his name in the classrooms.

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Charlotte Aug 9 at 11:41 am

Names him after my bunny his a very grumpy baby especial if he don’t get what he wants straight away

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