Boys name · Nebraska
Jacob in Nebraska
Jacob was the 80th most popular boys name in Nebraska in 2025, with 31 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Nebraska families have named 8,099 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Nebraska, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 75th |
| 1922 | 7 | 234th |
| 1969 | 5 | 253rd |
| 1980 | 101 | 36th |
| 1992 | 273 | 3rd |
| 2003 | 232 | 1st |
| 2014 | 99 | 9th |
| 2025 | 31 | 80th |
Its rank among boys names in Nebraska fell from 75th in 1910 to 80th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Nebraska in a single year was 329, in 1997. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1991.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Nebraska?
Jacob was the 80th most popular boys name in Nebraska in 2025, with 31 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Nebraska families have named 8,099 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Nebraska?
In 2025, 31 babies were named Jacob in Nebraska. The most babies named Jacob in Nebraska in a single year was 329, in 1997.
What is the rank of Jacob in Nebraska?
Jacob ranked 80th among boys names in Nebraska in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1991.
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.