Boys name · Alabama
Jacob in Alabama
Jacob was the 56th most popular boys name in Alabama in 2025, with 75 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1911, Alabama families have named 14,497 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 8 | 148th |
| 1927 | 16 | 236th |
| 1943 | 18 | 240th |
| 1959 | 12 | 332nd |
| 1977 | 71 | 77th |
| 1993 | 407 | 10th |
| 2009 | 321 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 75 | 56th |
Its rank among boys names in Alabama climbed from 148th in 1911 to 56th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Alabama in a single year was 613, in 2000. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1998.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Alabama?
Jacob was the 56th most popular boys name in Alabama in 2025, with 75 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1911, Alabama families have named 14,497 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Alabama?
In 2025, 75 babies were named Jacob in Alabama. The most babies named Jacob in Alabama in a single year was 613, in 2000.
What is the rank of Jacob in Alabama?
Jacob ranked 56th among boys names in Alabama in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 1998.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.