How Many People Are Named Japheth?
Complete statistics for the name Japheth: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Japheth is a very rare male name, with only 1,317 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 250,583 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 69% of those named Japheth being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes adventure, change, and freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 1,353 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Japheth Through the Generations
With a total of 1,353 births recorded since its inception, Japheth has seen a slow rise in popularity, peaking in 2007 with 51 births. The average age of those named Japheth is 23, indicating a younger demographic. Of the 1,317 estimated to be alive today, 940 are under 30, 413 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, showcasing its status as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Japheth's Biblical roots
📄 About the Name Japheth
How Many People Have the Name Japheth?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,317 people in the United States currently share the name Japheth. That works out to roughly 1 in every 250,583 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Japheth a Common or Rare Name?
Japheth 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Japheth in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Japheth Most Popular?
The name Japheth reached peak popularity in 2007, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Japheth?
Approximately 1,317 people named Japheth live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,353. That works out to roughly 1 in 250,583 Americans.
Is Japheth a rare name?
Japheth is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 250,583 Americans has this name.
What does the name Japheth mean?
The meaning and origin of Japheth are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Japheth more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Japheth are male and 0% are female.
When was Japheth most popular?
Japheth peaked in 2007 with 51 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.