Name comparison · boy names
Jackson vs. Jacob
In 2025, Jackson leads at #36 among U.S. boys' names, with Jacob at #43. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Jackson | Jacob |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #36 | #43 |
| Babies in 2025 | 6,582 | 6,152 |
| All-time peak | #14 in 2021 | #1 in 1999 |
| Uniqueness score | 12 / 100 | 13 / 100 |
| Strongest state | West Virginia (#15) | New York (#9) |