Boys name · Washington
Jacob in Washington
Jacob was the 46th most popular boys name in Washington in 2025, with 130 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1915, Washington families have named 21,999 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Washington, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 | 208th |
| 1951 | 6 | 309th |
| 1966 | 9 | 278th |
| 1978 | 262 | 29th |
| 1990 | 671 | 7th |
| 2002 | 536 | 2nd |
| 2013 | 335 | 6th |
| 2025 | 130 | 46th |
Its rank among boys names in Washington climbed from 208th in 1915 to 46th in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Washington in a single year was 774, in 1992. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1994.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Washington?
Jacob was the 46th most popular boys name in Washington in 2025, with 130 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1915, Washington families have named 21,999 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Washington?
In 2025, 130 babies were named Jacob in Washington. The most babies named Jacob in Washington in a single year was 774, in 1992.
What is the rank of Jacob in Washington?
Jacob ranked 46th among boys names in Washington in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1994.
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.