Total births
25
Boys' name · since 1918
Jap
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 25 babies named Jap, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 25
- total births
- 1918–1923
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 80%
- born in that decade
Jap is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 25 have been recorded since 1918.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jap has been recorded 25 times among boys since 1918, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 1923.
- 25 total births
- 1918–1923 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 80% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
25 boys have been named Jap since 1918, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1923.
- 25
- total births
- 1918–1923
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 80%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
80% of everyone ever named Jap was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
10 babies were named Jap in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Jap's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jap's full recorded timeline at 1922, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1918, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1920 peak of 10 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jap at a glance
Last recorded 1923Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Jap popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1923
- Peak year (1920)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Jap by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Jap's strongest decade.
20 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 80% of all-time use.
Jap births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 20 births (80% of all-time use).
Jap by state
Where Jap concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 20.0% |
Texas share of Jap's total US births 20.0%
5 of 25 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jap? ▼
Since 1918, Social Security records show 25 babies named Jap. The most recent recorded year was 1923. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 10 births.
When was Jap most popular? ▼
Jap was most popular in the 1920s decade with 20 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Jap most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jap are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Jap been used? ▼
Records for Jap go back to 1918, giving 6 years of history through 1923.
What names are similar to Jap? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Japheth, Japhet, Japeth, Japaul, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jap's data
- Texas records the most Japs (5 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 Jap
Nearby Names Like Jap
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jap
Japheth Boy
#3242 1,387 births
Japhet Boy
#12759 281 births
Japeth Boy
37 births
Japaul Boy
11 births
Japree Boy
5 births
Compare Jap side by side: Jap vs Japheth Jap vs Japhet Jap vs Japeth
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, 1918–1923 (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. "Jap: Baby Name Since 1918 - 25 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jap. 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 Jap 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.