Yakov is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1934 in 2001 with 57 recorded births. This places Yakov in the top 16% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 164 births ranking #1225. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 32.6%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 34,085 boys born was named Yakov. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.