How Many People Are Named Jb?

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

Jb
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Jb is a very rare name, with only 454 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 727,553 Americans. It's a classic, old-school name that peaked way back in 1920 with 19 births.

~454
Living in US
1 in 727,553
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of J
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,719
Worldwide Bearers
#72,768
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
3,144
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,452
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
642
🇵🇭 Philippines
483
🇮🇩 Indonesia
340
🇨🇦 Canada
318
🇮🇳 India
294
🇧🇷 Brazil
147
🇻🇳 Vietnam
126
🇳🇬 Nigeria
120

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
454 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 49
221
Would be under 30 (35%)
230
Would be 30–60 (36%)
182
Would be over 60 (29%)

All 633 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
34
International
95

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

📜 Jb Through the Generations

Throughout the generations, Jb has maintained a steady presence but with a noticeable decline since its peak in 1920. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly middle-aged, with 36% falling between 30 and 60 years old. Interestingly, there's a slight tilt towards younger individuals, with 35% under 30, while 29% are over 60, indicating a balanced yet aging demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jb's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Jb

How Many People Have the Name Jb?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 454 people in the United States currently share the name Jb. That works out to roughly 1 in every 727,553 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jb a Common or Rare Name?

Jb 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 Jb Mean?

Jb means "creative variant of J" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jb Most Popular?

The name Jb reached peak popularity in 1920, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Jb?

Approximately 454 people named Jb live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 633. That works out to roughly 1 in 727,553 Americans.

Is Jb a rare name?

Jb is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 727,553 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jb mean?

Jb means "creative variant of J" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Jb more male or female?

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

When was Jb most popular?

Jb peaked in 1920 with 19 births that year. Current trend: 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.

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 US454
All-Time Births633
1 in X1 in 727,553
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age49
Peak Year1920
World Rank#72,768
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.