Boys name · California
Jacob in California
Jacob was the 41st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 744 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1912, California families have named 110,946 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 | 188th |
| 1928 | 6 | 501st |
| 1945 | 12 | 442nd |
| 1961 | 35 | 421st |
| 1977 | 688 | 50th |
| 1993 | 2,774 | 18th |
| 2009 | 2,976 | 4th |
| 2025 | 744 | 41st |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 188th in 1912 to 41st in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in California in a single year was 3,568, in 1998. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2010.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in California?
Jacob was the 41st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 744 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1912, California families have named 110,946 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in California?
In 2025, 744 babies were named Jacob in California. The most babies named Jacob in California in a single year was 3,568, in 1998.
What is the rank of Jacob in California?
Jacob ranked 41st among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2010.
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.