Boys name · Pennsylvania
Jacob in Pennsylvania
Jacob was the 40th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 253 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 40,402 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 29 | 78th |
| 1926 | 126 | 94th |
| 1943 | 70 | 139th |
| 1959 | 57 | 203rd |
| 1976 | 160 | 70th |
| 1992 | 910 | 22nd |
| 2009 | 812 | 2nd |
| 2025 | 253 | 40th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania climbed from 78th in 1910 to 40th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,414, in 1998. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2006.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Pennsylvania?
Jacob was the 40th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 253 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 40,402 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 253 babies were named Jacob in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Jacob in Pennsylvania in a single year was 1,414, in 1998.
What is the rank of Jacob in Pennsylvania?
Jacob ranked 40th among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2006.
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.