Jacobs Name Popularity and Statistics
Jacobs is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Jacobs?
Jacobs is spelled J-A-C-O-B-S. The name has 6 letters.
Jacobs Popularity in 2019
Rank#9,756
Recorded Births7
- Boys usage rose 2,490 places to #9,756 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2017.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Jacobs Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1983 through 2019. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Boys | 7 | #9,756 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2008 | Boys | 11 | #7,187 |
| 2001 | Boys | 5 | #10,556 |
| 1996 | Boys | 5 | #9,015 |
| 1995 | Boys | 5 | #8,868 |
| 1992 | Boys | 5 | #8,435 |
| 1991 | Boys | 7 | #6,519 |
| 1988 | Boys | 7 | #5,751 |
| 1986 | Boys | 5 | #6,721 |
| 1983 | Boys | 6 | #5,484 |
When Was Jacobs Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #7,187
2019 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,756
2013 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,655
1991 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #6,519