Yakov is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1933 in 2004 with 64 recorded births. This places Yakov in the top 15% 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 48.8%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 31,013 boys born was named Yakov. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.