Japheth Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAY-feth / /ˈdʒeɪ.fɛθ/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: He will expand; English: Variant of Japhet
Historical & Cultural Background
Japheth is a biblical name, appearing in the Book of Genesis as one of the three sons of Noah. In Jewish tradition, Japheth is often associated with the ancestors of various European nations. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, reflecting its biblical roots. It remains a less common name in modern times, often chosen for its historical significance.
Trend Summary
Japheth has remained relatively uncommon in the United States, with fluctuating popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Japheth
International Variants
- Jafet (Spanish)
- Jafeth (Portuguese)
Famous people named Japheth
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Japheth was first seen in the United States in 1970. Japheth has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Japheth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Japheth (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 6 | |
| PA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 30 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 30 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 29 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 51 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 37 |