Boys name · Utah
Jacob in Utah
Jacob was the 68th most popular boys name in Utah in 2025, with 66 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1954, Utah families have named 13,132 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Utah, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 6 | 254th |
| 1975 | 93 | 41st |
| 1984 | 294 | 11th |
| 1992 | 342 | 4th |
| 2000 | 440 | 1st |
| 2008 | 267 | 3rd |
| 2017 | 137 | 18th |
| 2025 | 66 | 68th |
Its rank among boys names in Utah climbed from 254th in 1954 to 68th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Utah in a single year was 470, in 1997. 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 Utah?
Jacob was the 68th most popular boys name in Utah in 2025, with 66 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1954, Utah families have named 13,132 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Utah?
In 2025, 66 babies were named Jacob in Utah. The most babies named Jacob in Utah in a single year was 470, in 1997.
What is the rank of Jacob in Utah?
Jacob ranked 68th among boys names in Utah 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.