Jacob
A boy's name of Hebrew origin, ranked #43 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #43
- Best ever
- #1 in 1999
- US births since 1880
- 990,532
- Born in 2025
- 6,152
- Trend
- Falling last 10 years
- Given to
- 100% boys
Meaning
- Held by the heel
Births 1880–2025
Peak 36,091 in 1998. Falling over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- CA111,132
- TX82,940
- NY52,896
- OH46,287
- IL43,209
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 99% of this name's national total.