Boys name · Ohio
Jacob in Ohio
Jacob was the 60th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 175 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 46,247 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 9 | 121st |
| 1926 | 31 | 189th |
| 1943 | 31 | 195th |
| 1959 | 28 | 300th |
| 1976 | 176 | 71st |
| 1992 | 1,477 | 8th |
| 2009 | 841 | 1st |
| 2025 | 175 | 60th |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio climbed from 121st in 1910 to 60th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Ohio in a single year was 2,105, in 1998. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1995.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Ohio?
Jacob was the 60th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 175 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 46,247 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Ohio?
In 2025, 175 babies were named Jacob in Ohio. The most babies named Jacob in Ohio in a single year was 2,105, in 1998.
What is the rank of Jacob in Ohio?
Jacob ranked 60th among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1995.
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.