Jacobi

Boy name

Jacobi has been given to 4,501 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It peaked in 2008.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,501

Peak year

2008 (201 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1973

10-year trend

▼ -58%

Gender split

7% girls / 93% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jacobi — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Jacobboy

990,532 babies since 1880

Jacobyboy

11,281 babies since 1959

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Tristynunisex

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Gaigeboy

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Brentleyboy

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Kyronboy

4,561 babies since 1959

Markoboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Jacobi?

Jacobi has been given to 4,501 babies in the U.S. since 1973. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jacobi peak?

Jacobi peaked in 2008, when 201 babies were given the name.

Is Jacobi a girl or boy name?

Jacobi is primarily a boy name (93% of babies named Jacobi are boys).

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