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National Jake Day

Calling all Jakes! It's National Jake Day - a day to celebrate and embrace your unique name with pride. Spread the love and share your Jake stories today!

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May 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEMay 28

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INTRO

Introduction

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Get ready to celebrate all the Jakes out there on National Jake Day on May 28! This day is dedicated to everyone with the popular name "Jake", which has been around since the Middle Ages and means "supplanter" or "one who replaces". There are many famous people who share this name, from actors and musicians to athletes and politicians. So whether you know a Jake personally or just admire someone with this name, take some time today to appreciate their unique qualities and contributions. Let's make this a day to remember for all the Jakes in our lives!

TIMELINE

National Jake Day Timeline

American Name Popularity

"Jake" peaked in popularity as a boy's name in the United States, ranking among the top 35 names given.

Jake in Hollywood

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal gained international recognition as a leading star with his performance in "The Day After Tomorrow".

Creation of 'National Jake Day'

National Jake Day was recognized as a national name day, a day for anyone named Jake to be specifically celebrated.

Jake in Sports

Jake Arrieta played a pivotal role in the Chicago Cubs' successful season, bringing the name further into the sports spotlight.

Influence on Pop Culture

Jake Paul becomes an internet personality sensation, further popularizing the name "Jake" in popular culture and media.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Jake Day

Host a Jake-themed party

Invite all your friends named Jake to a party and have them dress up in their most creative Jake-inspired outfits. Serve Jake's favorite foods and play games like "Pin the Name on the Jake".

Go on a Jake scavenger hunt

Create a list of items related to the name Jake and have teams of friends compete to find them all. The team with the most items at the end wins a prize!

WATCH

Watch movies or TV shows with Jakes

Gather some friends named Jake and watch movies or TV shows that feature characters with the name Jake. Some suggestions could be "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" or "Jake Ryan from Sixteen Candles".

CREATE

Create a playlist of songs with Jake in the title

Gather all your friends named Jake and have them contribute to a playlist of songs with "Jake" in the title. Then have a dance party and jam out to all the Jake-themed tunes.

HAVE

Have a Jake trivia night

Test your knowledge of famous people named Jake by hosting a trivia night! You can research facts about actors, musicians, athletes, and other celebrities with the name Jake and have your friends compete to see who knows the most.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Jake Day

It's a fun excuse to celebrate

Who doesn't love a good reason to celebrate? National Jake Day gives everyone named Jake the perfect excuse to have some fun and do something special. It could be as simple as treating yourself to your favorite meal or doing something adventurous - the choice is yours!

It's a day to celebrate uniqueness

National Jake Day is a special day for all the Jakes out there to celebrate their unique name. Whether it's a family name passed down for generations or a popular name of the times, each person named Jake has their own story and identity - and that's something worth celebrating!

It brings people together

National Jake Day is a great opportunity for all Jakes to connect and bond with each other. Whether it's through social media groups, meetups, or just recognizing each other in passing, this day brings together a community of people who share a common name.

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