Boy
Jake
supplanter
About Jake
Straightforward, friendly, and timelessly cool—Jake achieves what many names aspire to but few deliver. This single-syllable powerhouse combines approachability with quiet confidence. The name never feels outdated or overly trendy, maintaining steady appeal across generations. Jake works effortlessly in every conceivable context, from casual introductions to professional credentials. Its brevity makes it memorable without seeming incomplete, and the strong consonants give it presence despite its compactness. Parents choosing Jake often appreciate no-nonsense simplicity and genuine warmth over elaborate sophistication. The name suggests reliability and authenticity, qualities that serve well throughout life. Jake requires no explanation, tolerates no pretension, and delivers consistent positive associations.
Popularity of the Name Jake
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #141 | ||||
| 1881 | #134 | ||||
| 1882 | #142 | ||||
| 1883 | #129 | ||||
| 1884 | #148 | ||||
| 1885 | #135 | ||||
| 1886 | #147 | ||||
| 1887 | #142 | ||||
| 1888 | #144 | ||||
| 1889 | #135 | ||||
| 1890 | #188 | ||||
| 1891 | #164 | ||||
| 1892 | #140 | ||||
| 1893 | #210 | ||||
| 1894 | #177 | ||||
| 1895 | #172 | ||||
| 1896 | #185 | ||||
| 1897 | #155 | ||||
| 1898 | #145 | ||||
| 1899 | #184 | ||||
| 1900 | #172 | ||||
| 1901 | #185 | ||||
| 1902 | #171 | ||||
| 1903 | #177 | ||||
| 1904 | #207 | ||||
| 1905 | #193 | ||||
| 1906 | #215 | ||||
| 1907 | #185 | ||||
| 1908 | #185 | ||||
| 1909 | #199 | ||||
| 1910 | #184 | ||||
| 1911 | #244 | ||||
| 1912 | #258 | ||||
| 1913 | #250 | ||||
| 1914 | #261 | ||||
| 1915 | #254 | ||||
| 1916 | #262 | ||||
| 1917 | #306 | ||||
| 1918 | #274 | ||||
| 1919 | #295 | ||||
| 1920 | #296 | ||||
| 1921 | #300 | ||||
| 1922 | #314 | ||||
| 1923 | #318 | ||||
| 1924 | #333 | ||||
| 1925 | #330 | ||||
| 1926 | #358 | ||||
| 1927 | #355 | ||||
| 1928 | #374 | ||||
| 1929 | #362 | ||||
| 1930 | #382 | ||||
| 1931 | #384 | ||||
| 1932 | #392 | ||||
| 1933 | #384 | ||||
| 1934 | #398 | ||||
| 1935 | #411 | ||||
| 1936 | #392 | ||||
| 1937 | #432 | ||||
| 1938 | #422 | ||||
| 1939 | #419 | ||||
| 1940 | #435 | ||||
| 1941 | #426 | ||||
| 1942 | #441 | ||||
| 1943 | #492 | ||||
| 1944 | #465 | ||||
| 1945 | #463 | ||||
| 1946 | #457 | ||||
| 1947 | #494 | ||||
| 1948 | #498 | ||||
| 1949 | #487 | ||||
| 1950 | #484 | ||||
| 1951 | #506 | ||||
| 1952 | #532 | ||||
| 1953 | #554 | ||||
| 1954 | #563 | ||||
| 1955 | #625 | ||||
| 1956 | #648 | ||||
| 1957 | #619 | ||||
| 1958 | #613 | ||||
| 1959 | #637 | ||||
| 1960 | #625 | ||||
| 1961 | #617 | ||||
| 1962 | #639 | ||||
| 1963 | #632 | ||||
| 1964 | #666 | ||||
| 1965 | #632 | ||||
| 1966 | #675 | ||||
| 1967 | #727 | ||||
| 1968 | #677 | ||||
| 1969 | #673 | ||||
| 1970 | #662 | ||||
| 1971 | #624 | ||||
| 1972 | #480 | ||||
| 1973 | #441 | ||||
| 1974 | #456 | ||||
| 1975 | #429 | ||||
| 1976 | #370 | ||||
| 1977 | #368 | ||||
| 1978 | #362 | ||||
| 1979 | #356 | ||||
| 1980 | #332 | ||||
| 1981 | #322 | ||||
| 1982 | #299 | ||||
| 1983 | #269 | #349 | |||
| 1984 | #278 | ||||
| 1985 | #221 | #292 | |||
| 1986 | #171 | #277 | #343 | ||
| 1987 | #166 | #228 | #289 | ||
| 1988 | #166 | #169 | #225 | ||
| 1989 | #153 | #162 | #173 | ||
| 1990 | #140 | #116 | #146 | ||
| 1991 | #119 | #97 | #117 | #121 | |
| 1992 | #119 | #130 | #113 | #117 | |
| 1993 | #111 | #84 | #100 | #114 | |
| 1994 | #106 | #62 | #82 | #100 | |
| 1995 | #108 | #51 | #73 | #96 | |
| 1996 | #114 | #51 | #67 | #101 | |
| 1997 | #101 | #23 | #49 | #64 | #103 |
| 1998 | #102 | #24 | #51 | #51 | #108 |
| 1999 | #97 | #24 | #54 | #51 | #113 |
| 2000 | #96 | #24 | #66 | #42 | #92 |
| 2001 | #100 | #19 | #61 | #34 | #116 |
| 2002 | #102 | #28 | #47 | #30 | #109 |
| 2003 | #98 | #32 | #54 | #31 | #94 |
| 2004 | #98 | #30 | #56 | #36 | #91 |
| 2005 | #103 | #18 | #43 | #30 | #92 |
| 2006 | #108 | #15 | #50 | #29 | #100 |
| 2007 | #112 | #19 | #45 | #28 | #106 |
| 2008 | #111 | #25 | #46 | #30 | #98 |
| 2009 | #125 | #32 | #45 | #35 | #93 |
| 2010 | #115 | #30 | #46 | #30 | #88 |
| 2011 | #129 | #29 | #45 | #34 | #92 |
| 2012 | #153 | #33 | #50 | #31 | #99 |
| 2013 | #166 | #32 | #52 | #26 | #100 |
| 2014 | #190 | #34 | #75 | #27 | #93 |
| 2015 | #207 | #33 | #72 | #25 | #86 |
| 2016 | #242 | #42 | #80 | #33 | #85 |
| 2017 | #249 | #55 | #97 | #37 | #79 |
| 2018 | #263 | #61 | #110 | #40 | #79 |
| 2019 | #295 | #80 | #124 | #38 | #72 |
| 2020 | #320 | #104 | #151 | #48 | #78 |
| 2021 | #337 | #104 | #147 | #45 | #82 |
| 2022 | #406 | #127 | #221 | #60 | #89 |
| 2023 | #410 | #160 | #229 | #58 | #104 |
| 2024 | #421 | #175 | #182 | #65 | #131 |
| 2025 | #457 | #224 | #181 | #98 | #127 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jake
Names Similar to Jake
Nicknames for Jake
- Jay
- Jakey
Famous People Named Jake
| Jake Gyllenhaal | American actor |
| Jake Johnson | American actor |
| Jake T. Austin | American actor |
| Jake Owen | American country singer |
| Jake Abel | American actor |
| Jake Bugg | English singer-songwriter |
| Jake Lamotta | American former professional boxer |
| Jake Lloyd | American actor |
| Jake LaMotta | American former professional boxer |
| Jake E. Lee | American guitarist |
| Jake Long | American football player |
| Jake Locker | American football player |
| Jake Shields | American mixed martial artist |
| Jake Roberts | American professional wrestler |
| Jake Livermore | English footballer |
| Jake Epstein | Canadian actor |
| Jake Shimabukuro | American ukulele virtuoso |
| Jake Clemons | American musician |
| Jake Hurwitz | American comedian |
Characters Named Jake
| Jake Sully | Character in the movie "Avatar" |
| Jake Peralta | Character in the TV show "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Jake the Dog | Character in the animated TV show "Adventure Time" |
| Jake Barnes | Character in Ernest Hemingway's novel "The Sun Also Rises" |
| Jake Chambers | Character in Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" series |
| Jake Taylor | Character in the movie "Major League" |
| Jake Blues | Character in the movie "The Blues Brothers" |
| Jake Lonergan | Character in the movie "Cowboys & Aliens" |
| Jake Morgendorffer | Character in the animated TV show "Daria" |
| Jake Sisko | Character in the TV show "Star Trek - Deep Space Nine" |
| Jake Roedel | Character in the movie "Ride with the Devil" |
| Jake Pentecost | Character in the movie "Pacific Rim - Uprising" |
| Jake Green | Character in the TV show "Jericho" |
| Jake Tyler | Character in the movie "Never Back Down" |
| Jake Ryan | Character in the movie "Sixteen Candles" |
| Jake Jensen | Character in the movie "The Losers" |
| Jake Featherston | Character in Harry Turtledove's "Southern Victory" series |
| Jake Epping | Character in Stephen King's novel "11/22/63" |
| Jake Foley | Character in the TV show "Jake 2.0" |