Boys name · Minnesota
Jacob in Minnesota
As of 2025, Jacob was the #75 most common boys name in Minnesota, drawn from 75 births that year. Its total reaches 22,460 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1911.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | #129 |
| 1925 | 15 | #185 |
| 1942 | 6 | #304 |
| 1968 | 9 | #272 |
| 1982 | 474 | #19 |
| 1996 | 819 | #1 |
| 2011 | 327 | #3 |
| 2025 | 75 | #75 |
Rank swung between #1 (1994) and #359 (1955) in Minnesota, from #129 in 1911 to #75 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Minnesota was 1997, with 823 Jacob births. Its highest rank among boys names in Minnesota was #1, in 1994.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in California in 2010. See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Minnesota?
As of 2025, Jacob was the #75 most common boys name in Minnesota, drawn from 75 births that year. Its total reaches 22,460 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1911.
How many babies are named Jacob in Minnesota?
75 Jacob babies were born in Minnesota in 2025.
What is the rank of Jacob in Minnesota?
Jacob ranked #75 among boys names in Minnesota 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.