Boys name · Wisconsin
Jacob in Wisconsin
In 2025, 70 babies born in Wisconsin were named Jacob, making it the #83 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 23,540.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Wisconsin, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 9 | #141 |
| 1928 | 21 | #150 |
| 1944 | 6 | #279 |
| 1960 | 8 | #318 |
| 1977 | 178 | #46 |
| 1993 | 890 | #1 |
| 2009 | 370 | #2 |
| 2025 | 70 | #83 |
Its busiest year in Wisconsin was 1998, with 936 Jacob births. Jacob's highest rank in Wisconsin was #1, set in 1993.
Rank swung between #1 (1993) and #381 (1966) in Wisconsin, from #141 in 1912 to #83 in 2025.
Nationally, Jacob's strongest state was California, where it hit #1 in 2010. See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Wisconsin?
In 2025, 70 babies born in Wisconsin were named Jacob, making it the #83 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 23,540.
How many babies are named Jacob in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin recorded 70 births of babies named Jacob in 2025.
What is the rank of Jacob in Wisconsin?
Jacob ranked #83 among boys names in Wisconsin in 2025.
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.