How Common is the First Name Jacob?
We estimate that there are 932,174 people named Jacob who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Jacob is the 22nd most common for men, and the 29th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Jacob?
The average person named Jacob is 25.16 years old.
Is Jacob a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
6,152 people named Jacob were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 43rd most popular name for boys, and the 72nd most popular overall.
Jacob was the most popular name for baby boys from 1999–2012.
Is Jacob a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Jacob is almost exclusively a male name. 99.8% of people named Jacob are male.
Popularity of Jacob in England
In 2020, Jacob was the 19th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.