Boys name · Michigan
Jacob in Michigan
Jacob was the 64th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 135 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 40,440 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 139th |
| 1926 | 44 | 132nd |
| 1943 | 13 | 301st |
| 1959 | 19 | 324th |
| 1976 | 199 | 59th |
| 1992 | 1,324 | 6th |
| 2009 | 716 | 1st |
| 2025 | 135 | 64th |
Its rank among boys names in Michigan climbed from 139th in 1910 to 64th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Michigan in a single year was 1,764, in 1998. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1994.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Michigan?
Jacob was the 64th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 135 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 40,440 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Michigan?
In 2025, 135 babies were named Jacob in Michigan. The most babies named Jacob in Michigan in a single year was 1,764, in 1998.
What is the rank of Jacob in Michigan?
Jacob ranked 64th among boys names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1994.
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.