Total births
1,199
Boys' name · since 1973
Jestin
Jestin has 1,199 recorded births since 1973 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2001 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10127
- among boys today
- 1,199
- born since 1973
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
1,199 babies have been named Jestin since 1973, making it today's #10127 boys' name.
Jestin has 1,199 recorded births among boys since 1973, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #10127 as of the latest data, more common than 29% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2024.
- #10127 among boys today
- 1,199 born since 1973
- 1990s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jestin is currently the #10127 boys' name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 1,199 born since 1973, peaking in the 1990s.
- #10127
- among boys today
- 1,199
- born since 1973
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Jestin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10127
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Jestin was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
48 babies were named Jestin in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Jestin compares
1,199 Top 28% higher than 72% of 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
Jestin's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jestin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,199 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jestin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jestin's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2022, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jestin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#10,127
Active since
1973
Jestin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2024
- Peak year (2001)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Jestin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jestin's strongest decade.
328 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Jestin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 77
1970s
77 births
- 1980s
1980s
309 births
- 1990s
1990s
328 births
- 2000s
2000s
306 births
- 2010s
2010s
142 births
- 2020s 37
2020s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 328 births (27% of all-time use).
How Jestin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jestin's total volume
Jestin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jestin by state
Where Jestin concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 60 | 5.0% |
| #2 | Florida | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Jestin's total US births 5.0%
Even split
60 of 1,199 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jestin? ▼
Jestin has been given to 1,199 babies in the U.S. since 1973, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #10127 as of the latest data. 48 babies were born in 2001, its single highest year.
When was Jestin most popular? ▼
Jestin was most popular in the 1990s decade with 328 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Jestin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jestin are California (60 births), Florida (10 births), Michigan (10 births).
How long has the name Jestin been used? ▼
Records for Jestin go back to 1973, giving 52 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Jestin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jesse, Jesus, Jessie, Jess, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jestin's data
- Jestin's decade-level peak was the 1990s (328 total births); usage has since declined to 37 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jestins (60 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Jestin
Nearby Names Like Jestin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jestin
Jesse Boy
#185 432,428 births
Jesus Boy
#164 244,281 births
Jessie Boy
#1262 111,331 births
Jess Boy
#4571 25,063 births
Jessy Boy
#5089 4,670 births
Compare Jestin side by side: Jestin vs Jesse Jestin vs Jesus Jestin vs Jessie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jestin
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521 births · Peak 1996
Shomari #10125
1,129 births · Peak 1992
Kalei #10129
276 births · Peak 2022
Stelios #10124
222 births · Peak 2007
Bashar #10130
382 births · Peak 2004
Tyon #10123
674 births · Peak 1999
Donaven #10131
1,186 births · Peak 2002
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, 1973–2024 (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. "Jestin: #10127 Boys' Name - 1,199 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jestin. 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 Jestin 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.