Jacob
girl nameJacob entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #1262 in 2004, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
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rank today
#1262
peak (2004)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3955 |
| 1920s | #4926 |
| 1930s | #4108 |
| 1950s | #5828 |
| 1960s | #6767 |
| 1970s | #4096 |
| 1980s | #1722 |
| 1990s | #2273 |
| 2000s | #3602 |
| 2010s | #7185 |
| 2020s | #10962 |
Living bearers
About 2,200 people named Jacob are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jacob alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jacob in 2025?
- Jacob is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jacob most popular?
- Jacob peaked in 2004, reaching #1262 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jacob with classmates?
- Jacob will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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