Jake
Meaning: Supplanter, holder of the heel
Origin: Hebrew/English
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #53
Total births: 11,185
History: Jake surged in the 2000s as a casual, quintessentially Australian name. The name has a larrikin energy — cheeky, adventurous, and always up for a good time. Jake represents the Australian archetype of the easygoing bloke who's game for anything.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2020) | #87 |
| Babies named Jake in 2020 | 103 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 11,185 |
| Peak year | 1994 (781 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #7 |
| Years in records | 1986–2020 (34 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 27 spots |
Frequently asked about Jake
What does the name Jake mean?
Jake means “Supplanter, holder of the heel” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Jake?
Jake has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Supplanter, holder of the heel”.
How popular is Jake in Australia?
Jake ranked #87 in Australia in 2020 — given to 103 babies that year.
When was Jake most popular?
Jake peaked in 1994 with 781 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jake a boy or girl name?
Jake is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Jakes in registered births are male.
Is the name Jake rising or falling in popularity?
Jake has fallen 27 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #60 in 2015 to #87 in 2020.
How long has Jake been recorded in Australia?
Jake appears in birth records in Australia across 34 years — from 1986 through 2020.