How Many People Are Named Jabulani?

Complete statistics for the name Jabulani: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jabulani
Very Rare
Zulu

Jabulani means 'rejoice' in Zulu, making it a joyful choice for parents. Only 26 people named Jabulani live in the US today, which means 1 in 12,685,921 Americans share this name. The name peaked in popularity in 1978 with 7 births.

~26
Living in US
1 in 12,685,921
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Rejoice
🌐
Origin
Zulu
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Joyful Optimistic
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

115,290
Worldwide Bearers
#8,942
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
92,851
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
17,783
🇸🇿 Swaziland
2,460
🇲🇼 Malawi
1,248
🇿🇲 Zambia
390
🇧🇼 Botswana
237
🇬🇧 England
158
🇺🇸 United States
81
🇱🇸 Lesotho
32
🇮🇸 Iceland
12

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
26 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
5
Would be under 30 (18%)
23
Would be 30–60 (82%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 28 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
32
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
67
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jabulani Through the Generations

Jabulani, meaning 'rejoice' in Zulu, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1978 when 7 babies were given this name. Today, there are 26 people named Jabulani living in the country, with most being around 44 years old. The age distribution shows a slight skew towards those aged 30-60, with 18% under 30 and 82% in the 30-60 age range, indicating a stable trend over the decades.

✨ Similar Names to Jabulani

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jabulani's Zulu roots

📄 About the Name Jabulani

How Many People Have the Name Jabulani?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 26 people in the United States currently share the name Jabulani. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,685,921 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jabulani a Common or Rare Name?

Jabulani is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jabulani Mean?

Jabulani means "rejoice" and comes from Zulu origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jabulani in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Jabulani Most Popular?

The name Jabulani reached peak popularity in 1978, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jabulani?

Approximately 26 people named Jabulani live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 28. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,685,921 Americans.

Is Jabulani a rare name?

Jabulani is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,685,921 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jabulani mean?

Jabulani means "rejoice" and comes from Zulu origins.

Is Jabulani more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jabulani are male and 0% are female.

When was Jabulani most popular?

Jabulani peaked in 1978 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US26
All-Time Births28
1 in X1 in 12,685,921
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1978
World Rank#8,942
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.