Yaakov, Jacob
יעקב
Meaning of the Name
Biblical figure.
Boy/girl ratio
Based on CBS data for people born 1949–2024 (details below).
Name popularity
Based on CBS data for people born 1949–2024 (details below).
How many people in Israel are named Yaakov, Jacob?
According to Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics, 65,221 people born in 1949–2024 are registered today with the name Yaakov, Jacob (65,210 boys and 11 girls).
In 2024, 823–826 babies were named Yaakov, Jacob.
The name's most popular year: 1950 (1,541–1,544).
| Year | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 823–826 | 0 |
| 2023 | 755 | 1–4 |
| 2022 | 765–768 | 1–4 |
| 2021 | 789 | 0 |
| 2020 | 805 | 0 |
Births per year
2024: Boys 823–826 · Girls 0 - Hover over (or tap) a bar to see the numbers.
| Group | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish | 65,203 | 11 |
| Muslim | 7 | 0 |
Full table by year
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 823–826 | 0 | 823–826 |
| 2023 | 755 | 1–4 | 756–759 |
| 2022 | 765–768 | 1–4 | 766–772 |
| 2021 | 789 | 0 | 789 |
| 2020 | 805 | 0 | 805 |
| 2019 | 771 | 1–4 | 772–775 |
| 2018 | 824 | 0 | 824 |
| 2017 | 879 | 0 | 879 |
| 2016 | 804 | 0 | 804 |
| 2015 | 784 | 0 | 784 |
| 2014 | 765 | 0 | 765 |
| 2013 | 807 | 0 | 807 |
| 2012 | 702 | 0 | 702 |
| 2011 | 688 | 0 | 688 |
| 2010 | 709 | 0 | 709 |
| 2009 | 699 | 0 | 699 |
| 2008 | 618 | 0 | 618 |
| 2007 | 642 | 0 | 642 |
| 2006 | 630 | 0 | 630 |
| 2005 | 621 | 0 | 621 |
| 2004 | 652 | 0 | 652 |
| 2003 | 627 | 0 | 627 |
| 2002 | 614 | 0 | 614 |
| 2001 | 625 | 0 | 625 |
| 2000 | 620 | 0 | 620 |
| 1999 | 628 | 0 | 628 |
| 1998 | 678 | 0 | 678 |
| 1997 | 587 | 0 | 587 |
| 1996 | 669 | 0 | 669 |
| 1995 | 614 | 0 | 614 |
| 1994 | 673 | 0 | 673 |
| 1993 | 675 | 0 | 675 |
| 1992 | 717 | 0 | 717 |
| 1991 | 667 | 0 | 667 |
| 1990 | 629 | 0 | 629 |
| 1989 | 738 | 0 | 738 |
| 1988 | 729 | 0 | 729 |
| 1987 | 794 | 0 | 794 |
| 1986 | 916 | 0 | 916 |
| 1985 | 828 | 0 | 828 |
| 1984 | 752 | 0 | 752 |
| 1983 | 752 | 0 | 752 |
| 1982 | 721 | 0 | 721 |
| 1981 | 741 | 0 | 741 |
| 1980 | 792 | 0 | 792 |
| 1979 | 704 | 0 | 704 |
| 1978 | 687 | 0 | 687 |
| 1977 | 719 | 0 | 719 |
| 1976 | 783 | 0 | 783 |
| 1975 | 806 | 0 | 806 |
| 1974 | 777 | 0 | 777 |
| 1973 | 799 | 0 | 799 |
| 1972 | 729 | 0 | 729 |
| 1971 | 796 | 0 | 796 |
| 1970 | 784 | 0 | 784 |
| 1969 | 824 | 0 | 824 |
| 1968 | 869 | 0 | 869 |
| 1967 | 775 | 0 | 775 |
| 1966 | 900 | 1–4 | 901–904 |
| 1965 | 916 | 0 | 916 |
| 1964 | 916 | 0 | 916 |
| 1963 | 882 | 1–4 | 883–886 |
| 1962 | 940 | 0 | 940 |
| 1961 | 977 | 0 | 977 |
| 1960 | 1,093 | 0 | 1,093 |
| 1959 | 1,141 | 0 | 1,141 |
| 1958 | 1,143 | 0 | 1,143 |
| 1957 | 1,154 | 0 | 1,154 |
| 1956 | 1,243 | 0 | 1,243 |
| 1955 | 1,266 | 0 | 1,266 |
| 1954 | 1,323 | 0 | 1,323 |
| 1953 | 1,421 | 0 | 1,421 |
| 1952 | 1,519 | 0 | 1,519 |
| 1951 | 1,520 | 1–4 | 1,521–1,524 |
| 1950 | 1,540 | 1–4 | 1,541–1,544 |
| 1949 | 1,442 | 1–4 | 1,443–1,446 |
"1–4": when fewer than 5 children got the name in a year, CBS does not publish the exact number, to protect privacy - so some sums are shown as a range.
The data covers Jews, Muslims, Arab Christians and Druze only, and counts the first given name only. CBS merged spelling variants of a name into its most common spelling, and the data refers to people's current name (after name changes).
Source of the numbers: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, "השמות הנוכחיים של ילידי 1949-2024 לפי מין וקבוצת אוכלוסייה", retrieved 22 October 2026. The data is shown as is. Source file · Terms of use
Only the numbers and years in this section come from CBS data. The meaning, origin, gematria, numerology, translation and everything else on this page are the site's own, not CBS's.
Numerology traits (value 2)
Represents people who are peacemakers, sensitive, love to please, they hate arguments, tend to mediate complex and sensitive situations. Diplomats, with high intuition. Need love, warmth and touch. Quiet and friendly.
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Questions and answers about the name Yaakov, Jacob
What does the name Yaakov, Jacob mean in Hebrew?
The meaning of the name Yaakov, Jacob: Biblical figure.
What is the origin of the name Yaakov, Jacob?
The name Yaakov, Jacob is from the Bible.
Is Yaakov, Jacob a boy's name or a girl's name?
Yaakov, Jacob is typically used as a boy's name.
How do you write Yaakov, Jacob in Hebrew?
Yaakov, Jacob is written יעקב in Hebrew.
What is the gematria of the name Yaakov, Jacob?
The gematria (numerical) value of the name Yaakov, Jacob is 182.
What is the numerology number of the name Yaakov, Jacob?
The numerology number of the name Yaakov, Jacob is 2. Intuition, sensitivity, harmony, support and quiet.