Name meaning & stats
Jacobus
Jacobus. 142 US babies since 1940, peak 1997. Notable Jacobuss are 3.1× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1997
142 US babies were named Jacobus between 1940 and 2025.
Jacobus around the world
- England & Wales: 20 babies since 1996, peak 2009
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Jacobuss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 3.1× | High · 30 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Medium · 11 people |
| Rugby player | 2.5× | Medium · 11 people |
| Economist | 1.5× | Low · 5 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Jacobuss show up 3.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1997)