Total births
12
Boys' name · since 1993
Jephthe
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 12 babies named Jephthe, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 12
- total births
- 1993–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Jephthe is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 12 have been recorded since 1993.
Social Security Administration records show Jephthe recorded 12 times among boys since 1993, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2000.
- 12 total births
- 1993–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
12 boys have been named Jephthe since 1993, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 12
- total births
- 1993–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Jephthe was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
6 babies were named Jephthe in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Jephthe's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jephthe splits its recorded history at 2000: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1993 (6 births).
Jephthe at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Jephthe popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2000
- Peak year (1993)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 8 years of records
Jephthe by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jephthe's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Jephthe births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 6 births (50% of all-time use).
Jephthe by state
Where Jephthe concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 5 | 41.7% |
Florida share of Jephthe's total US births 41.7%
5 of 12 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jephthe? ▼
Jephthe has been given to 12 babies in the U.S. since 1993, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2000. 6 babies were born in 1993, its single highest year.
When was Jephthe most popular? ▼
Jephthe was most popular in the 1990s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Jephthe most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jephthe are Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Jephthe been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jephthe since 1993 -- 8 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Jephthe? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jeptha, Jep, Jepson, Jephte, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jephthe's data
- Jephthe's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2000s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Florida records the most Jephthes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Jephthe
Nearby Names Like Jephthe
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jephthe
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Jepson Boy
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Jephte Boy
44 births
Jephthah Boy
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Compare Jephthe side by side: Jephthe vs Jeptha Jephthe vs Jep Jephthe vs Jepson
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1993–2000 (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. "Jephthe: Baby Name Since 1993 - 12 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jephthe. 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 Jephthe 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 July 2026.