Boys name · Massachusetts
Jacob in Massachusetts
Jacob was the 38th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 141 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 18,012 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 128th |
| 1924 | 20 | 154th |
| 1941 | 9 | 205th |
| 1969 | 12 | 252nd |
| 1983 | 122 | 56th |
| 1997 | 595 | 10th |
| 2011 | 452 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 141 | 38th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts climbed from 128th in 1910 to 38th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Massachusetts in a single year was 688, in 1998. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2009.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Massachusetts?
Jacob was the 38th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 141 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 18,012 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 141 babies were named Jacob in Massachusetts. The most babies named Jacob in Massachusetts in a single year was 688, in 1998.
What is the rank of Jacob in Massachusetts?
Jacob ranked 38th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2009.
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.