Boy · #6,628 in 2026

Jubal

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

Current Rank

#6,628

Peak Rank

#1,962 (1977)

Total Babies

827

5-Yr Trend

-14%

1956

First Year

2026

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#1962

Peak Rank

827

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jubal

Jubal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1956, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 22 Jubals were born — ranking #2,130 that year. As of 2026, Jubal ranks #6,628 for baby boys with 12 births, gradually falling (-14%). In total, more than 827 Jubals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Jubal

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

Jubile
Jubel
Jebel
Jabal
Jewel
Jubilee
Juba
Juul
Juwel
Jbl
Ubl
Chaebol

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jubal

What does the name Jubal mean?

Jubal is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jubal in 2026?

In 2026, Jubal ranks #6,628 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Jubal most popular?

Jubal reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #1,962 that year with 22 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Jubal a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jubal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jubal include Pryce, Dougles, Klye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jubal

Jubal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 827 births in the dataset. Jubal's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #1,962. Use the chart and map above to compare Jubal'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.