Jacob is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #30 in 2024 with 1,484 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 5,286 births ranking #5. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 34.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 187 boys born was named Jacob. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.