Jacob

Boys

Best rank #1 (2008) · ranked in 18 years

Jacob has appeared in the popularity rankings across 18 of the tracked years since 2008.

It eased from #1 in 2008 to #73 in 2025.

In the most recent data (2025) it ranks #73.

22,650 newborns received the name Jacob in 2008, its peak year.

Jacob was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025736,152
  2. 2024606,550
  3. 2023517,021
  4. 2022467,677
  5. 2021358,502
  6. 2020259,318
  7. 20192110,805
  8. 20182111,906
  9. 20171513,285
  10. 20161214,575
  11. 2015816,028
  12. 2014816,936
  13. 2013518,224
  14. 2012419,136
  15. 2011220,426
  16. 2010222,186
  17. 2009221,231
  18. 2008122,650

Similar names

Names similar to Jacob include Joshua, Jayden, James, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Jacob a popular name?
Jacob reached a best rank of #1 in 2008 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Jacob rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Jacob ranks #73.
Is Jacob a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Jacob most popular?
Jacob peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)