Total births
258
Boys' name · since 1999
Jafeth
Jafeth has 258 recorded births since 1999 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2022 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7065
- among boys today
- 258
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
258 babies have been named Jafeth since 1999, making it today's #7065 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Jafeth recorded 258 times among boys since 1999, holding rank #7065 nationally today, ahead of 51% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1999 to 2025.
- #7065 among boys today
- 258 born since 1999
- 2010s peak decade
- 51% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jafeth is currently the #7065 boys' name in America, more common than 51% of boys - 258 born since 1999, peaking in the 2010s.
- #7065
- among boys today
- 258
- born since 1999
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 51%
- more common than other boys
Jafeth vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7065
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 51% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Jafeth was born in this single decade.
2022
Single peak year
23 babies were named Jafeth in 2022 - its busiest year on record.
How Jafeth compares
258 43th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jafeth's all-time total is 30% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jafeth | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 258 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jafeth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jafeth's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2022 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jafeth at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2022
Current rank
#7,065
Active since
1999
Jafeth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1999–2025
- Peak year (2022)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Jafeth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jafeth's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Jafeth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
75 births
- 2010s
2010s
105 births
- 2020s
2020s
73 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 105 births (41% of all-time use).
Jafeth by state
Where Jafeth concentrates geographically, total births since 1999
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 12 | 4.7% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.9% |
Texas share of Jafeth's total US births 4.7%
Even split
12 of 258 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jafeth? ▼
Jafeth has been given to 258 babies in the U.S. since 1999, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7065 as of the latest data. 23 babies were born in 2022, its single highest year.
When was Jafeth most popular? ▼
Jafeth was most popular in the 2010s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 2022.
Where is Jafeth most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jafeth are Texas (12 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Jafeth been used? ▼
Records for Jafeth go back to 1999, giving 27 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jafeth? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jafet, Jafar, Jafari, Jaffer, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jafeth's data
- Jafeth's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (105 total births) through the 2020s (73) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Jafeths (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Jafeth
Nearby Names Like Jafeth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jafeth
Jafet Boy
#2812 1,442 births
Jafar Boy
#4629 671 births
Jafari Boy
#12687 228 births
Jaffer Boy
#12783 46 births
Jaffar Boy
36 births
Compare Jafeth side by side: Jafeth vs Jafet Jafeth vs Jafar Jafeth vs Jafari
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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, 1999–2025 (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. "Jafeth: #7065 Boys' Name - 258 Births, Peak 2022." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jafeth. 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 Jafeth 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.