Jacobo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jacobo originates from the Hebrew 'Yaakov', meaning 'supplanter'. It evolved through Latin forms before becoming popular in Spanish. It is associated with traits of reliability and strength, reflecting its biblical roots as Jacob, a patriarch. Its historical usage rose during the Middle Ages in Christian contexts.
The name Jacobo is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jacobo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jacobo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3063rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3509th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2942nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2483rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1907th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1754th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1826th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jacobo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jacobo"
Pronunciation
/xaˈko.βo/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Jacobo is derived from the Latin name 'Iacobus', which is a form of the Hebrew name 'Yaakov' (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter'.
Meaning
supplanter
Language Evolution
Yaakov (Hebrew), Iacobus (Latin), Jacobus (Late Latin), Jacobo (Spanish)
Biblical Background
Jacobo is the Spanish form of Jacob, a significant biblical figure known for his role as the patriarch of the Israelites.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world during the Middle Ages, influenced by the Christian tradition and the biblical character.
Variants & Derivatives
Jacob, James, Jaime, Jack
Modern Popularity & Image
Jacobo is considered a traditional name in Spanish-speaking cultures and is often associated with reliability and strength. It retains a classic image.
Famous People
Jacobo Arbenz, Guatemalan politician, Jacobo Timerman, Argentine journalist, Jacobo de Albornoz, Spanish nobleman
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jacobo"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jacobo"
"Jacobo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3063rd of 7545 | 117 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3509th of 6773 | 82 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2942nd of 7552 | 149 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2483rd of 10718 | 245 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1907th of 16616 | 593 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1754th of 24088 | 1,198 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1826th of 23106 | 1,024 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacobo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
69.40% 1642nd/2366 |
52.89% 604th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
67.49% 1588th/2353 |
67.87% 1050th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
52.54% 1499th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
39.88% 1403rd/3518 |
31.80% 1286th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
25.03% 1300th/5194 |
18.09% 1143rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
51.67% 2668th/5164 |
18.23% 1333rd/7313 |
16.15% 1205th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
44.57% 2000th/4487 |
20.21% 1379th/6822 |
22.26% 1397th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jacobo" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jacobo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jacobo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.