Jacob
boy name#43 in 2025Jacob entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #1 in 1999, ranks #43 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#43
rank today
#1
peak (1999)
6,152
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #51 |
| 1890s | #76 |
| 1900s | #101 |
| 1910s | #122 |
| 1920s | #167 |
| 1930s | #227 |
| 1940s | #280 |
| 1950s | #315 |
| 1960s | #344 |
| 1970s | #113 |
| 1980s | #35 |
| 1990s | #8 |
| 2000s | #1 |
| 2010s | #5 |
| 2020s | #32 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jacob has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 929,000 people named Jacob are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jacob alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 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 ranks #43 among US boy names in 2025, with 6,152 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jacob most popular?
- Jacob peaked in 1999, reaching #1 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jacob with classmates?
- Jacob will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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