Boy nameCurrently #5,989 in the USFalling
Jabez
2 syllablesPeak year: 20025 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jabez's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jabez's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jabez |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 90 |
| 2002 | 102 |
| 2003 | 72 |
| 2004 | 58 |
| 2005 | 60 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 42 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 39 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 15 |
Jabez through the decades
- Jabez peaked in 2002, when 102 babies were named Jabez in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jabez has fallen 52% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jabez currently ranks #5,989 in the US and is cooling off.