Boys name · Rhode Island
Jacob in Rhode Island
Jacob was the 22nd most popular boys name in Rhode Island in 2025, with 25 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1913, Rhode Island families have named 3,053 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Rhode Island, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 | 96th |
| 1975 | 12 | 77th |
| 1984 | 19 | 65th |
| 1992 | 65 | 28th |
| 2000 | 119 | 4th |
| 2008 | 84 | 2nd |
| 2017 | 40 | 12th |
| 2025 | 25 | 22nd |
Its rank among boys names in Rhode Island climbed from 96th in 1913 to 22nd in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Rhode Island in a single year was 142, in 1998. Its best showing was 2nd 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 Rhode Island?
Jacob was the 22nd most popular boys name in Rhode Island in 2025, with 25 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1913, Rhode Island families have named 3,053 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Rhode Island?
In 2025, 25 babies were named Jacob in Rhode Island. The most babies named Jacob in Rhode Island in a single year was 142, in 1998.
What is the rank of Jacob in Rhode Island?
Jacob ranked 22nd among boys names in Rhode Island in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd 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.