At a glance
- In short
- Jacobson is a strong and timeless male name with English origins.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2019 (#10,803)
- Babies in 2019
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #8,117 in 1990
- First recorded
- 1990
Meaning of Jacobson
Jacobson is a strong and timeless male name with English origins. Jacobson is a variation of the popular name Jacob, which has Hebrew origins and means "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." The name Jacobson has been consistently used for baby boys in the United States, with 6 occurrences in 2019 and ranking at 10794. It has remained in the top 10,000 names since at least 1990, peaking at rank 8114 in that year. With its classic sound and association with biblical significance, Jacobson is a name that exudes strength and tradition.
How to pronounce Jacobson
English
- Pronounced JAY-kuhb-suhn /ˈdʒeɪkəbsən/
Popularity of Jacobson in the U.S.
Jacobson was last recorded in the U.S. in 2019, ranked #10,803 with 6 babies. It peaked at #8,117 in 1990. It first appears in the records in 1990.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1990–2019 6 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 10,803 | back (not recorded in 2016–2018) |
| 2015 | 6 | 10,644 | back (not recorded in 2011–2014) |
| 2010 | 7 | 9,693 | back (not recorded in 2002–2009) |
| 2001 | 5 | 10,556 | back (not recorded in 1999–2000) |
| 1998 | 6 | 8,479 | back (not recorded in 1991–1997) |
| 1990 | 5 | 8,117 | new |