Boys name · Texas
Jacob in Texas
Jacob was the 36th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 734 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 82,859 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 327th |
| 1927 | 10 | 599th |
| 1944 | 19 | 437th |
| 1960 | 28 | 442nd |
| 1976 | 304 | 84th |
| 1992 | 1,859 | 12th |
| 2009 | 2,004 | 2nd |
| 2025 | 734 | 36th |
Its rank among boys names in Texas climbed from 327th in 1910 to 36th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Texas in a single year was 2,826, in 2000. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2010.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Texas?
Jacob was the 36th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 734 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Texas families have named 82,859 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Texas?
In 2025, 734 babies were named Jacob in Texas. The most babies named Jacob in Texas in a single year was 2,826, in 2000.
What is the rank of Jacob in Texas?
Jacob ranked 36th among boys names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2010.
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.