Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Jeptha

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

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#2,132 (1924)

Total Babies

290

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1883

First Year

2024

Last Year

1924

Peak Year

#2132

Peak Rank

290

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jeptha

Jeptha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1883, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 15 Jepthas were born — ranking #2,132 that year. As of 2026, Jeptha ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 290 Jepthas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s 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 Jeptha

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

Githa
Joppa
Japa
Jeppe
Jopa
Jephthah
Chepa
Gypsy
Gypsie
Gypsey
Gypo
Gippy

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jeptha

What does the name Jeptha mean?

Jeptha is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1883. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jeptha in 2026?

In 2026, Jeptha ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Jeptha most popular?

Jeptha reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #2,132 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Jeptha a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jeptha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jeptha include Worthy, Littleton, Reinhart. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jeptha

Jeptha is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1883 and has accumulated 290 births in the dataset. Jeptha's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #2,132. Use the chart and map above to compare Jeptha'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.