Boys name · Tennessee
Jacob in Tennessee
In 2025, 127 babies born in Tennessee were named Jacob, making it the #61 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 21,677.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 | #195 |
| 1927 | 11 | #263 |
| 1946 | 7 | #378 |
| 1968 | 10 | #310 |
| 1982 | 156 | #45 |
| 1996 | 833 | #3 |
| 2011 | 419 | #4 |
| 2025 | 127 | #61 |
No year in Tennessee had more Jacob births than 1999, when 970 were born. Its highest rank in Tennessee came in 1997, at #1.
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee ran from #1 in 1997 to #488 in 1957, starting at #195 in 1912 and ending at #61 in 2025.
California gave Jacob its highest national rank, #1, in 2010. See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Tennessee?
In 2025, 127 babies born in Tennessee were named Jacob, making it the #61 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 21,677.
How many babies are named Jacob in Tennessee?
In 2025, 127 babies born in Tennessee were named Jacob.
What is the rank of Jacob in Tennessee?
Jacob's 2025 rank among boys names in Tennessee was #61.
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.