Boys name · North Dakota
Jacob in North Dakota
Jacob was the 97th most popular boys name in North Dakota in 2025, with 12 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, North Dakota families have named 3,519 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in North Dakota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 61st |
| 1923 | 18 | 88th |
| 1936 | 6 | 172nd |
| 1974 | 12 | 84th |
| 1986 | 97 | 11th |
| 1999 | 105 | 1st |
| 2012 | 48 | 7th |
| 2025 | 12 | 97th |
Its rank among boys names in North Dakota fell from 61st in 1910 to 97th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in North Dakota in a single year was 126, in 1991. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1996.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in North Dakota?
Jacob was the 97th most popular boys name in North Dakota in 2025, with 12 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, North Dakota families have named 3,519 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in North Dakota?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Jacob in North Dakota. The most babies named Jacob in North Dakota in a single year was 126, in 1991.
What is the rank of Jacob in North Dakota?
Jacob ranked 97th among boys names in North Dakota in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1996.
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.