Boys name · Minnesota
Jacob in Minnesota
Jacob was the 75th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 75 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1911, Minnesota families have named 22,460 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 129th |
| 1925 | 15 | 185th |
| 1942 | 6 | 304th |
| 1968 | 9 | 272nd |
| 1982 | 474 | 19th |
| 1996 | 819 | 1st |
| 2011 | 327 | 3rd |
| 2025 | 75 | 75th |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota climbed from 129th in 1911 to 75th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Minnesota in a single year was 823, in 1997. 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 Minnesota?
Jacob was the 75th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 75 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1911, Minnesota families have named 22,460 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Minnesota?
In 2025, 75 babies were named Jacob in Minnesota. The most babies named Jacob in Minnesota in a single year was 823, in 1997.
What is the rank of Jacob in Minnesota?
Jacob ranked 75th among boys names in Minnesota 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.