Total births
28
Boys' name · since 1975
Jabulani
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 28 babies named Jabulani, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 28
- total births
- 1975–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 82%
- born in that decade
28 boys have been named Jabulani since 1975, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jabulani recorded 28 times among boys since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2005.
- 28 total births
- 1975–2005 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 82% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
28 boys have been named Jabulani since 1975, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2005.
- 28
- total births
- 1975–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 82%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
82% of everyone ever named Jabulani was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
7 babies were named Jabulani in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Jabulani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jabulani splits its recorded history at 1978: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jabulani at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Jabulani popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2005
- Peak year (1978)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Jabulani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jabulani's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 82% of all-time use.
Jabulani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
23 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 23 births (82% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jabulani? ▼
Jabulani has been given to 28 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 7 babies were born in 1978, its single highest year.
When was Jabulani most popular? ▼
Jabulani was most popular in the 1970s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Jabulani been used? ▼
Jabulani has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 31 years of data through 2005.
What names are similar to Jabulani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jabari, Jabril, Jabez, Jabriel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jabulani's data
- Jabulani's decade-level peak was the 1970s (23 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jabulani
Nearby Names Like Jabulani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jabulani
Jabari Boy
#1022 9,768 births
Jabril Boy
#3423 1,675 births
Jabez Boy
#5909 1,134 births
Jabriel Boy
#5317 1,023 births
Jabbar Boy
752 births
Compare Jabulani side by side: Jabulani vs Jabari Jabulani vs Jabril Jabulani vs Jabez
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jabulani: Baby Name Since 1975 - 28 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jabulani. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jabulani draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.