Jocabed Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JOH-kuh-bed //ˈdʒoʊ.kə.bɛd//
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is glory
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jocabed is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name יוכבד (Yokheved), which is composed of two elements: 'yo' meaning 'Yahweh' or 'the Lord' and 'kaved' meaning 'glorious' or 'honorable'. This etymological structure highlights a connection to divine attributes, suggesting a meaning along the lines of 'Yahweh is glorious' or 'the Lord is honored'.
The name appears in the biblical context, where it is transliterated into Greek as Ἰωχαβέ (Iochabed) and subsequently into Latin as Iochebed, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English as Jocabed. Jocabed is notably recognized in the Hebrew Bible as the mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, significant figures in the Exodus narrative.
Her story is primarily found in the Book of Exodus, which dates back to the 13th century BCE, during the time of the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt. Jocabed's role as a protective mother who defies Pharaoh's orders to save her son Moses has made her a symbol of maternal courage and faith.
The name has been preserved through various translations of the Bible, including the Septuagint and the Vulgate, which contributed to its recognition in Christian traditions. Culturally, Jocabed embodies themes of resilience and divine intervention, resonating within Jewish and Christian traditions.
The name is often associated with the qualities of strength and devotion, reflecting the trials faced by her family during a tumultuous period in biblical history. Although diminutive forms or variations of the name are less commonly noted, the Hebrew roots and historical significance of Jocabed have ensured its endurance in religious texts and discussions surrounding biblical figures.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jocabed was first seen in the United States in 1990.
Jocabed has ranked as high as #1364 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Jocabed has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jocabed is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jocabed was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jocabed (2021)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jocabed.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |