Jake is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #108 in 2021 with 553 recorded births. This places Jake in the top 2% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 4,331 births ranking #18. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 87.2%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 533 boys born was named Jake. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Jake is the brisk, friendly short form of Jacob and carries the same traditional meaning family. It feels easygoing and modern while resting on one of the oldest biblical foundations in naming.
The name became strong enough through nickname use to stand as a full name in its own right. Its long success comes from that mix of scriptural depth and modern simplicity.