Boys name · Kentucky
Jacob in Kentucky
In 2025, 64 babies born in Kentucky were named Jacob, making it the #78 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 17,095.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 | #195 |
| 1926 | 12 | #276 |
| 1942 | 6 | #420 |
| 1966 | 5 | #386 |
| 1983 | 152 | #43 |
| 1997 | 720 | #2 |
| 2011 | 300 | #4 |
| 2025 | 64 | #78 |
Jacob had its most births in Kentucky in 1998, when 849 babies were given the name. Jacob's highest rank in Kentucky was #1, set in 1998.
Rank swung between #1 (1998) and #430 (1959) in Kentucky, from #195 in 1912 to #78 in 2025.
Nationally, Jacob's strongest state was California, where it hit #1 in 2010. See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Kentucky?
In 2025, 64 babies born in Kentucky were named Jacob, making it the #78 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 17,095.
How many babies are named Jacob in Kentucky?
Kentucky recorded 64 births of babies named Jacob in 2025.
What is the rank of Jacob in Kentucky?
Jacob ranked #78 among boys names in Kentucky 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.