Boys name · Mississippi
Jacob in Mississippi
Jacob was the 88th most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 31 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1913, Mississippi families have named 7,537 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Mississippi, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 | 310th |
| 1928 | 12 | 234th |
| 1944 | 9 | 290th |
| 1965 | 6 | 387th |
| 1981 | 58 | 72nd |
| 1996 | 243 | 10th |
| 2010 | 161 | 5th |
| 2025 | 31 | 88th |
Its rank among boys names in Mississippi climbed from 310th in 1913 to 88th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Mississippi in a single year was 282, in 2001. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2001.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Mississippi?
Jacob was the 88th most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 31 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1913, Mississippi families have named 7,537 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Mississippi?
In 2025, 31 babies were named Jacob in Mississippi. The most babies named Jacob in Mississippi in a single year was 282, in 2001.
What is the rank of Jacob in Mississippi?
Jacob ranked 88th among boys names in Mississippi in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2001.
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.