Boys name · New York
Jacob in New York
Jacob was the 9th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 631 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 52,853 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 66 | 60th |
| 1926 | 132 | 108th |
| 1943 | 36 | 224th |
| 1959 | 106 | 206th |
| 1976 | 221 | 79th |
| 1992 | 961 | 30th |
| 2009 | 1,243 | 9th |
| 2025 | 631 | 9th |
Its rank among boys names in New York climbed from 60th in 1910 to 9th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in New York in a single year was 1,549, in 2000. Its best showing was #1 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 York?
Jacob was the 9th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 631 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 52,853 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in New York?
In 2025, 631 babies were named Jacob in New York. The most babies named Jacob in New York in a single year was 1,549, in 2000.
What is the rank of Jacob in New York?
Jacob ranked 9th among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was #1 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.