Jeb Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJEB / dʒɛbHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'beloved'; English: diminutive of Jacob
Historical & Cultural Background
Jeb is often considered a diminutive of the name Jacob, which has biblical origins. In the Bible, Jacob was a significant patriarch and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name Jeb has gained popularity in the United States, particularly in the 20th century. It is sometimes associated with Southern culture and has been used in various contexts, including politics.
Trend Summary
Jeb has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with notable peaks during the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jebediah
International Variants
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Famous people named Jeb
Jeb Bush is an American politician who served as the Governor of Florida.
Jeb Stuart is an American screenwriter known for his work on films such as 'Die Hard.'.
Jeb Corliss is an American base jumper and wingsuit flyer.
Fictional characters named Jeb
Jeb is a character in the video game 'Fallout 3,' known for his role in the story.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jeb was first seen in the United States in 1944. Jeb has ranked as high as #1035 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in California, Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Jeb has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jeb (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 14 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 21 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 22 |
| 1958 | 24 |
| 1959 | 32 |
| 1960 | 29 |
| 1961 | 29 |
| 1962 | 40 |
| 1963 | 23 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 33 |
| 1973 | 62 |
| 1974 | 65 |
| 1975 | 58 |
| 1976 | 54 |
| 1977 | 47 |
| 1978 | 83 |
| 1979 | 68 |
| 1980 | 69 |
| 1981 | 84 |
| 1982 | 61 |
| 1983 | 48 |
| 1984 | 55 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1986 | 41 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 45 |
| 1989 | 46 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 44 |
| 1995 | 42 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 36 |
| 1998 | 39 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 2001 | 53 |
| 2002 | 55 |
| 2003 | 60 |
| 2004 | 61 |
| 2005 | 52 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 10 |