How Popular (or Rare) was Jacob in 2022?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#32
2022 Rank
7,658
2022 Births
#1
Best Rank (1999)
36,027
Peak Year (1998)
613,761
Total Births (1996-2024)
1 in 228
Rarity Factor (2022)

📊 The Jacob Story

Jacob is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #32 in 2022 with 7,658 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 36,027 births ranking #2. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 76.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 228 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 United States; 2025 and 2026 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

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