Jake is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #457 in 2025 with 682 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 4,471 births ranking #98. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 80.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,505 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.