Boys name · South Carolina
Jacob in South Carolina
Jacob was the 52nd most popular boys name in South Carolina in 2025, with 81 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, South Carolina families have named 12,111 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 16 | 71st |
| 1926 | 33 | 104th |
| 1943 | 34 | 124th |
| 1959 | 16 | 244th |
| 1976 | 26 | 149th |
| 1992 | 220 | 23rd |
| 2009 | 284 | 5th |
| 2025 | 81 | 52nd |
Its rank among boys names in South Carolina climbed from 71st in 1910 to 52nd in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in South Carolina in a single year was 431, in 1999. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2001.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in South Carolina?
Jacob was the 52nd most popular boys name in South Carolina in 2025, with 81 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, South Carolina families have named 12,111 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in South Carolina?
In 2025, 81 babies were named Jacob in South Carolina. The most babies named Jacob in South Carolina in a single year was 431, in 1999.
What is the rank of Jacob in South Carolina?
Jacob ranked 52nd among boys names in South Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2001.
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.