How Popular (or Rare) was Jacob in 2022?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#22
2022 Rank
1,892
2022 Births
#4
Best Rank (2013)
5,286
Peak Year (2012)
93,754
Total Births (1996-2024)
1 in 150
Rarity Factor (2022)

📊 The Jacob Story

Jacob is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #22 in 2022 with 1,892 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 5,286 births ranking #5. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 15.9%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 150 boys born was named Jacob. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2024)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2024. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2025 and 2026 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

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