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Jacob

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โ€œSupplanter; held by the heelโ€

๐ŸŒ Hebrew๐Ÿ“Š #61 nationally

Popularity Over Time

Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960sโ€“2020s)

The Story

Jacob is a Hebrew name meaning "Supplanter; held by the heel." Currently ranked #61 nationally with 6,505 births in the latest SSA data. ๐Ÿ“‰ Declining trend: -52% vs the previous decade.

Names That Vibe With Jacob

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biblical