boy's name
Jacob-James
JAY-kub-JAYMZ (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 11
- Births on record 199
Jacob-James is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2015, when 24 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2008.
- 3 syllables.
Jacob-James Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 152 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 32 |
How Popular Is Jacob-James?
In 2024, Jacob-James was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Jacob-James Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Jacob-James Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Jacobjames | Jacobjames is Jacob-James written as one word, used in the United States, where it ranks #14,479. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Jacob-James
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jacob-James Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jacob-James over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jacob-James
- English JAY-kub-JAYMZ
Sibling Names for Jacob-James
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jacob-James — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jacob-James
How popular is the name Jacob-James?
In 2024, Jacob-James was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Jacob-James a girl's or a boy's name?
Jacob-James is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jacob-James?
Jacob-James has 3 syllables.
When was Jacob-James most popular?
Jacob-James peaked in 2015, when 24 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.