Boys name · Indiana
Jacob in Indiana
Jacob was the 60th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 111 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1912, Indiana families have named 26,909 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 | 212th |
| 1928 | 20 | 164th |
| 1944 | 16 | 205th |
| 1960 | 14 | 306th |
| 1977 | 198 | 47th |
| 1993 | 1,017 | 1st |
| 2009 | 431 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 111 | 60th |
Its rank among boys names in Indiana climbed from 212th in 1912 to 60th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Indiana in a single year was 1,137, in 1999. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1993.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Indiana?
Jacob was the 60th most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 111 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1912, Indiana families have named 26,909 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Indiana?
In 2025, 111 babies were named Jacob in Indiana. The most babies named Jacob in Indiana in a single year was 1,137, in 1999.
What is the rank of Jacob in Indiana?
Jacob ranked 60th among boys names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1993.
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.