Boys name · Wisconsin
Jacob in Wisconsin
Jacob was the 83rd most popular boys name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 70 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1912, Wisconsin families have named 23,540 babies Jacob.
Popularity over time
Jacob in Wisconsin, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 9 | 141st |
| 1928 | 21 | 150th |
| 1944 | 6 | 279th |
| 1960 | 8 | 318th |
| 1977 | 178 | 46th |
| 1993 | 890 | 1st |
| 2009 | 370 | 2nd |
| 2025 | 70 | 83rd |
Its rank among boys names in Wisconsin climbed from 141st in 1912 to 83rd in 2025.
The most babies named Jacob in Wisconsin in a single year was 936, in 1998. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1993.
Across the country, Jacob reached its best rank of #1 in California (2010). See Jacob in every state →
How popular is Jacob in Wisconsin?
Jacob was the 83rd most popular boys name in Wisconsin in 2025, with 70 babies named Jacob that year. Since 1912, Wisconsin families have named 23,540 babies Jacob.
How many babies are named Jacob in Wisconsin?
In 2025, 70 babies were named Jacob in Wisconsin. The most babies named Jacob in Wisconsin in a single year was 936, in 1998.
What is the rank of Jacob in Wisconsin?
Jacob ranked 83rd among boys names in Wisconsin in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1993.
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.