How Many People Are Named Jafet?
Complete statistics for the name Jafet: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jafet is a very rare male name, with only 1,377 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 239,650 Americans. The majority of Jafets are under 30, giving it a modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 1,396 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: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jafet Through the Generations
Jafet has seen its peak popularity in recent years, with 68 births recorded in 2015. Today, most Jafets are young, with 1,289 under 30 and only 107 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests that Jafet is a name for the younger generation, likely to continue its slow decline as fewer babies are named Jafet each year.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jafet's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Jafet
How Many People Have the Name Jafet?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,377 people in the United States currently share the name Jafet. That works out to roughly 1 in every 239,650 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jafet a Common or Rare Name?
Jafet 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 Jafet Mean?
Jafet means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jafet in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jafet Most Popular?
The name Jafet reached peak popularity in 2015, with 68 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Jafet?
Approximately 1,377 people named Jafet live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,396. That works out to roughly 1 in 239,650 Americans.
Is Jafet a rare name?
Jafet is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 239,650 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jafet mean?
Jafet means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Jafet more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jafet are male and 0% are female.
When was Jafet most popular?
Jafet peaked in 2015 with 68 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.