Boys name · New Jersey
Jacob in New Jersey
Jacob was the 15th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 274 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 18,365 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | 74th |
| 1926 | 32 | 113th |
| 1943 | 15 | 181st |
| 1959 | 12 | 325th |
| 1976 | 34 | 175th |
| 1992 | 241 | 47th |
| 2009 | 519 | 11th |
| 2025 | 274 | 15th |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey climbed from 74th in 1910 to 15th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in New Jersey in a single year was 580, in 2011. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2013.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in New Jersey?
Jacob was the 15th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 274 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 18,365 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in New Jersey?
In 2025, 274 babies were named Jacob in New Jersey. The most babies named Jacob in New Jersey in a single year was 580, in 2011.
What is the rank of Jacob in New Jersey?
Jacob ranked 15th among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2013.
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.