How Many People Are Named Jacob?

Curious about how common the name Jacob is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 984,245
Popularity Level Common
Probability 1 in 335 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 984,245 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Jacob.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 335 people has this name.

This classification places Jacob in the Common category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Jacob

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Common

Probability: 1 in 335 people

Total Count

984,245

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 981,940
Female: 2,305

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 29

  • Young (<30) 582,772
  • Adult (30–60) 356,885
  • Old (>60) 44,588

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 2,626
  • Alabama 14,421
  • Arkansas 9,247
  • Arizona 19,035
  • California 110,376
  • Colorado 15,380
  • Connecticut 8,556
  • DC 1,816
  • Delaware 2,157
  • Florida 40,171
  • Georgia 25,476
  • Hawaii 3,163
  • Iowa 13,954
  • Idaho 5,951
  • Illinois 43,030
  • Indiana 26,796
  • Kansas 11,391
  • Kentucky 17,169
  • Louisiana 13,929
  • Massachusetts 17,870
  • Maryland 14,602
  • Maine 4,506
  • Michigan 40,332
  • Minnesota 22,382
  • Missouri 24,265
  • Mississippi 7,504
  • Montana 3,365
  • North Carolina 26,610
  • North Dakota 3,506
  • Nebraska 8,068
  • New Hampshire 4,457
  • New Jersey 18,090
  • New Mexico 6,540
  • Nevada 6,456
  • New York 52,248
  • Ohio 46,108
  • Oklahoma 12,827
  • Oregon 13,144
  • Pennsylvania 40,157
  • Rhode Island 3,028
  • South Carolina 12,025
  • South Dakota 3,293
  • Tennessee 21,547
  • Texas 82,193
  • Utah 13,063
  • Virginia 22,851
  • Vermont 1,938
  • Washington 21,897
  • Wisconsin 23,472
  • West Virginia 7,235
  • Wyoming 1,840
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jacob?

Approximately 984,245 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Jacob, based on statistical analysis.

Is Jacob a rare name?

Jacob is considered Common when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.