How Many People Are Named Jeb?

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

Jeb
Very Rare
Hebrew

Jeb, a very rare male name, is held by just 2,384 people in the US, making up 1 in 138,449 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1981 with 84 births, showing a steady decline since then. Interestingly, most people named Jeb are now in their late 30s.

~2,384
Living in US
1 in 138,449
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Hebrew origin, meaning 'God will increase'
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Thursday
💎
Lucky Stone
Peridot
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,384
Worldwide Bearers
#97,289
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
13
🇵🇰 Pakistan
10
🇲🇾 Malaysia
8
🇨🇳 China
8
🇶🇦 Qatar
8
🇫🇷 France
7
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇷🇺 Russia
5
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
5
🇧🇷 Brazil
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,384 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
872
Would be under 30 (34%)
1,350
Would be 30–60 (52%)
364
Would be over 60 (14%)

All 2,586 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: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
64
International
5

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

📜 Jeb Through the Generations

Jeb's journey through the generations reflects a name that once enjoyed some prominence but has since faded into relative obscurity. With only 84 births in its peak year of 1981, the name has seen a significant drop in usage. Today, there are 2,384 individuals bearing the name, with the majority being adults aged between 30 and 60. This demographic split suggests that while Jeb isn't as popular among younger parents today, it remains a name with a strong presence among middle-aged adults.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 160
California 58
Georgia 58
Florida 27
Pennsylvania 20
Ohio 17
Alabama 15
North Carolina 12
Virginia 11
Washington 10

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jeb's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Jeb

How Many People Have the Name Jeb?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,384 people in the United States currently share the name Jeb. That works out to roughly 1 in every 138,449 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jeb a Common or Rare Name?

Jeb 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 Jeb Mean?

Jeb means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'God will increase'" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jeb Most Popular?

The name Jeb reached peak popularity in 1981, with 84 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 Jeb?

Approximately 2,384 people named Jeb live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,586. That works out to roughly 1 in 138,449 Americans.

Is Jeb a rare name?

Jeb is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 138,449 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jeb mean?

Jeb means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'God will increase'" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jeb more male or female?

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

When was Jeb most popular?

Jeb peaked in 1981 with 84 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 US2,384
All-Time Births2,586
1 in X1 in 138,449
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1981
World Rank#97,289
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.