Total births
814
Boys' name · since 1956
Jubal
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 814 babies named Jubal, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6253
- among boys today
- 814
- born since 1956
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Jubal currently ranks #6253 among boys' names in America, with 814 babies recorded since 1956.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jubal has been recorded 814 times among boys since 1956, currently ranked #6253 nationally and more common than 56% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2025.
- #6253 among boys today
- 814 born since 1956
- 1970s peak decade
- 56% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jubal is currently the #6253 boys' name in America, more common than 56% of boys - 814 born since 1956, peaking in the 1970s.
- #6253
- among boys today
- 814
- born since 1956
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- more common than other boys
Jubal vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6253
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 56% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Jubal was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
22 babies were named Jubal in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
How Jubal compares
814 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
Jubal's all-time total is 122% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jubal | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 814 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 22 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jubal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jubal splits its recorded history at 1991: 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 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jubal at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1977
Current rank
#6,253
Active since
1956
Jubal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2025
- Peak year (1977)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Jubal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jubal's strongest decade.
146 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Jubal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 41
1950s
41 births
- 1960s
1960s
109 births
- 1970s
1970s
146 births
- 1980s
1980s
103 births
- 1990s
1990s
90 births
- 2000s
2000s
115 births
- 2010s
2010s
126 births
- 2020s
2020s
84 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 146 births (18% of all-time use).
How Jubal 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 Jubal's total volume
Jubal vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jubal by state
Where Jubal concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 1.8% |
California share of Jubal's total US births 1.8%
15 of 814 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jubal? ▼
814 babies have been named Jubal since 1956. It currently ranks #6253 among boys. The peak year was 1977 with 22 births.
When was Jubal most popular? ▼
Jubal was most popular in the 1970s decade with 146 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Jubal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jubal are California (15 births).
How long has the name Jubal been used? ▼
Jubal has been recorded in Social Security data since 1956, spanning 70 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jubal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jubril, Jubran, Jubei, Jubilee, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jubal's data
- Jubal's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (146 total births) through the 2020s (84) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jubals (15 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 Jubal
Nearby Names Like Jubal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jubal
Jubril Boy
#12829 55 births
Jubran Boy
35 births
Jubei Boy
34 births
Jubilee Boy
#9425 28 births
Juba Boy
12 births
Compare Jubal side by side: Jubal vs Jubril Jubal vs Jubran Jubal vs Jubei
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jubal
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, 1956–2025 (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. "Jubal: #6253 Boys' Name - 814 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jubal. 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 Jubal 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.