Boys name · Maryland
Jacob in Maryland
Jacob was the 29th most popular boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 122 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Maryland families have named 14,724 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Maryland, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 68th |
| 1927 | 20 | 99th |
| 1943 | 9 | 210th |
| 1959 | 10 | 283rd |
| 1977 | 51 | 76th |
| 1993 | 338 | 21st |
| 2009 | 321 | 7th |
| 2025 | 122 | 29th |
Its rank among boys names in Maryland climbed from 68th in 1910 to 29th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Maryland in a single year was 647, in 1998. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2010.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Maryland?
Jacob was the 29th most popular boys name in Maryland in 2025, with 122 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Maryland families have named 14,724 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Maryland?
In 2025, 122 babies were named Jacob in Maryland. The most babies named Jacob in Maryland in a single year was 647, in 1998.
What is the rank of Jacob in Maryland?
Jacob ranked 29th among boys names in Maryland in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2010.
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.