Boys name · New York
Jacob in New York
As of 2025, Jacob was the #9 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 631 births that year. Its total reaches 52,853 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Jacob in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 66 | #60 |
| 1926 | 132 | #108 |
| 1943 | 36 | #224 |
| 1959 | 106 | #206 |
| 1976 | 221 | #79 |
| 1992 | 961 | #30 |
| 2009 | 1,243 | #9 |
| 2025 | 631 | #9 |
Its rank among boys names in New York ran from #1 in 2013 to #283 in 1966, starting at #60 in 1910 and ending at #9 in 2025.
New York had the most Jacob births in 2000, with 1,549. In 2013 it reached #1, its highest boys-name rank in New York.
Across the country, Jacob reached its highest rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in New York?
As of 2025, Jacob was the #9 most common boys name in New York, drawn from 631 births that year. Its total reaches 52,853 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Jacob in New York?
New York recorded 631 births of babies named Jacob in 2025.
What is the rank of Jacob in New York?
Jacob's 2025 rank among boys names in New York was #9.
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.