Boys name · Kentucky
Jacob in Kentucky
Jacob was the 78th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 64 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1912, Kentucky families have named 17,095 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 | 195th |
| 1926 | 12 | 276th |
| 1942 | 6 | 420th |
| 1966 | 5 | 386th |
| 1983 | 152 | 43rd |
| 1997 | 720 | 2nd |
| 2011 | 300 | 4th |
| 2025 | 64 | 78th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 195th in 1912 to 78th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Kentucky in a single year was 849, in 1998. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1998.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Kentucky?
Jacob was the 78th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 64 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1912, Kentucky families have named 17,095 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Kentucky?
In 2025, 64 babies were named Jacob in Kentucky. The most babies named Jacob in Kentucky in a single year was 849, in 1998.
What is the rank of Jacob in Kentucky?
Jacob ranked 78th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1998.
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.