Boys name · Massachusetts
Jacob in Massachusetts
In 2025, 141 babies born in Massachusetts were named Jacob, making it the #38 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 18,012.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | #128 |
| 1924 | 20 | #154 |
| 1941 | 9 | #205 |
| 1969 | 12 | #252 |
| 1983 | 122 | #56 |
| 1997 | 595 | #10 |
| 2011 | 452 | #3 |
| 2025 | 141 | #38 |
The most Jacob births in Massachusetts in a single year was 688, in 1998. Its highest rank in Massachusetts came in 2009, at #2.
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts ran from #2 in 2009 to #382 in 1963, starting at #128 in 1910 and ending at #38 in 2025.
California gave Jacob its highest national rank, #1, in 2010. See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 141 babies born in Massachusetts were named Jacob, making it the #38 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 18,012.
How many babies are named Jacob in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts recorded 141 births of babies named Jacob in 2025.
What is the rank of Jacob in Massachusetts?
Jacob ranked #38 among boys names in Massachusetts 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.