Boys name · South Dakota
Jacob in South Dakota
Jacob was the 100th most popular boys name in South Dakota in 2025, with 13 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, South Dakota families have named 3,306 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in South Dakota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 36th |
| 1922 | 9 | 144th |
| 1956 | 5 | 223rd |
| 1979 | 25 | 54th |
| 1990 | 102 | 7th |
| 2001 | 93 | 1st |
| 2013 | 43 | 10th |
| 2025 | 13 | 100th |
Its rank among boys names in South Dakota fell from 36th in 1910 to 100th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in South Dakota in a single year was 132, in 1996. 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 South Dakota?
Jacob was the 100th most popular boys name in South Dakota in 2025, with 13 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, South Dakota families have named 3,306 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in South Dakota?
In 2025, 13 babies were named Jacob in South Dakota. The most babies named Jacob in South Dakota in a single year was 132, in 1996.
What is the rank of Jacob in South Dakota?
Jacob ranked 100th among boys names in South 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.