Boys name · Delaware
Jacob in Delaware
Jacob was the 31st most popular boys name in Delaware in 2025, with 22 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1923, Delaware families have named 2,179 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Delaware, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 5 | 71st |
| 1980 | 11 | 73rd |
| 1987 | 25 | 44th |
| 1995 | 77 | 12th |
| 2002 | 78 | 4th |
| 2010 | 52 | 9th |
| 2017 | 28 | 29th |
| 2025 | 22 | 31st |
Its rank among boys names in Delaware climbed from 71st in 1923 to 31st in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Delaware in a single year was 99, in 2000. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2001.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Delaware?
Jacob was the 31st most popular boys name in Delaware in 2025, with 22 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1923, Delaware families have named 2,179 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Delaware?
In 2025, 22 babies were named Jacob in Delaware. The most babies named Jacob in Delaware in a single year was 99, in 2000.
What is the rank of Jacob in Delaware?
Jacob ranked 31st among boys names in Delaware in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2001.
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.