Boys name · Tennessee
Jacob in Tennessee
Jacob was the 61st most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 127 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1912, Tennessee families have named 21,677 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 | 195th |
| 1927 | 11 | 263rd |
| 1946 | 7 | 378th |
| 1968 | 10 | 310th |
| 1982 | 156 | 45th |
| 1996 | 833 | 3rd |
| 2011 | 419 | 4th |
| 2025 | 127 | 61st |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 195th in 1912 to 61st in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Tennessee in a single year was 970, in 1999. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1997.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Tennessee?
Jacob was the 61st most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 127 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1912, Tennessee families have named 21,677 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Tennessee?
In 2025, 127 babies were named Jacob in Tennessee. The most babies named Jacob in Tennessee in a single year was 970, in 1999.
What is the rank of Jacob in Tennessee?
Jacob ranked 61st among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1997.
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.