Boys name · North Carolina
Jacob in North Carolina
Jacob was the 60th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 182 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 26,795 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 149th |
| 1926 | 33 | 176th |
| 1943 | 31 | 207th |
| 1959 | 14 | 352nd |
| 1976 | 55 | 117th |
| 1992 | 593 | 17th |
| 2009 | 670 | 2nd |
| 2025 | 182 | 60th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 149th in 1910 to 60th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in North Carolina in a single year was 1,092, in 1999. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1999.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in North Carolina?
Jacob was the 60th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 182 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 26,795 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in North Carolina?
In 2025, 182 babies were named Jacob in North Carolina. The most babies named Jacob in North Carolina in a single year was 1,092, in 1999.
What is the rank of Jacob in North Carolina?
Jacob ranked 60th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1999.
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.