Boys name · Iowa
Jacob in Iowa
Jacob was the 113th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 34 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 13,988 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 79th |
| 1925 | 8 | 262nd |
| 1944 | 6 | 277th |
| 1967 | 6 | 294th |
| 1983 | 282 | 21st |
| 1997 | 513 | 1st |
| 2011 | 164 | 5th |
| 2025 | 34 | 113th |
Its rank among boys names in Iowa fell from 79th in 1910 to 113th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Iowa in a single year was 553, in 1996. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1991.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Iowa?
Jacob was the 113th most popular boys name in Iowa in 2025, with 34 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Iowa families have named 13,988 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Iowa?
In 2025, 34 babies were named Jacob in Iowa. The most babies named Jacob in Iowa in a single year was 553, in 1996.
What is the rank of Jacob in Iowa?
Jacob ranked 113th among boys names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1991.
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.