Boy · #5,907 in 2026

Jafeth

Name: Popularity of the name Jafeth in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jafeth, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,907

Peak Rank

#4,438 (2022)

Total Babies

274

5-Yr Trend

+69%

1999

First Year

2026

Last Year

2022

Peak Year

#4438

Peak Rank

274

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jafeth

Jafeth first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 23 Jafeths were born — ranking #4,438 that year. As of 2026, Jafeth ranks #5,907 for baby boys with 15 births, rising sharply (+69% over the past five years). In total, more than 274 Jafeths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jafeth

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jafeth is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Japheth
Jaffa
Jafa
Jaffas
Japhet
Jofa
Jiffy
Jeffie
Jiffies
Joyful
Jafar
Jaffe

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jafeth

What does the name Jafeth mean?

Jafeth is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jafeth in 2026?

In 2026, Jafeth ranks #5,907 among boys' names in the U.S., with 15 babies given the name that year.

When was Jafeth most popular?

Jafeth reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #4,438 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jafeth most popular?

Jafeth has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jafeth.

Is Jafeth a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jafeth is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jafeth?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jafeth include Swayze, Zimri, Yida. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jafeth

Jafeth is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 274 births in the dataset. Jafeth's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #4,438. Use the chart and map above to compare Jafeth's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.