Jake is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #129 in 2011 with 3,110 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 4,471 births ranking #98. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 611 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.