Jacob
Male name · ★ Classic
412,106
Total Births
2009
Peak Year
#36
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Jacob
Jacob is of Hebrew origin meaning 'supplanter,' a major biblical patriarch. It was the #1 US baby name from 1999 to 2012, an unprecedented 14-year reign. The name appears across Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 7,551 births |
| 1890s | 5,805 births |
| 1900s | 4,846 births |
| 1910s | 5,937 births |
| 1920s | 4,369 births |
| 1930s | 2,399 births |
| 1940s | 2,019 births |
| 1950s | 2,189 births |
| 1960s | 2,018 births |
| 1970s | 14,446 births |
| 1980s | 48,400 births |
| 1990s | 115,906 births |
| 2000s | 112,848 births |
| 2010s | 77,999 births |
| 2020s | 5,374 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jacob?
Jacob has been given to 412,106 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2009 with 16,076 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #36.
Is Jacob a boy or girl name?
Jacob is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Jacob most popular?
Jacob was most popular in 2009, when 16,076 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Jacob?
Jacob first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).