Yaakov is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1130 in 1999 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 12 births ranking #1130. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 140.0%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 25,270 boys born was named Yaakov. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.