Boys name · Delaware
Jacob in Delaware
As of 2025, Jacob was the #31 most common boys name in Delaware, drawn from 22 births that year. Its total reaches 2,179 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1923.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Delaware, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 5 | #71 |
| 1980 | 11 | #73 |
| 1987 | 25 | #44 |
| 1995 | 77 | #12 |
| 2002 | 78 | #4 |
| 2010 | 52 | #9 |
| 2017 | 28 | #29 |
| 2025 | 22 | #31 |
Rank swung between #2 (2001) and #129 (1976) in Delaware, from #71 in 1923 to #31 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Delaware was 2000, with 99 Jacob births. Its highest rank among boys names in Delaware was #2, in 2001.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in California in 2010. See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Delaware?
As of 2025, Jacob was the #31 most common boys name in Delaware, drawn from 22 births that year. Its total reaches 2,179 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1923.
How many babies are named Jacob in Delaware?
22 Jacob babies were born in Delaware in 2025.
What is the rank of Jacob in Delaware?
Jacob ranked #31 among boys names in Delaware in 2025.
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.