Boys name · Virginia
Jacob in Virginia
Jacob was the 40th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 162 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 23,018 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 128th |
| 1926 | 13 | 221st |
| 1943 | 12 | 268th |
| 1959 | 15 | 299th |
| 1976 | 64 | 84th |
| 1992 | 519 | 19th |
| 2009 | 535 | 2nd |
| 2025 | 162 | 40th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 128th in 1910 to 40th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Virginia in a single year was 914, in 1998. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1998.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Virginia?
Jacob was the 40th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 162 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 23,018 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Virginia?
In 2025, 162 babies were named Jacob in Virginia. The most babies named Jacob in Virginia in a single year was 914, in 1998.
What is the rank of Jacob in Virginia?
Jacob ranked 40th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1998.
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.