Jabez
Every Jabez since 1880 — 1,134 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jabez
Jabez is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,481 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,134 American babies have been named Jabez. Its peak came in 2002, when 102 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jabez stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jabez year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,481 |
| 2024 | 15 | #6,013 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,462 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,283 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,635 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,603 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,392 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,524 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,032 |
| 2016 | 25 | #4,142 |
| 2015 | 25 | #4,124 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,726 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2,914 |
| 2012 | 34 | #3,262 |
| 2011 | 45 | #2,682 |
| 2010 | 42 | #2,845 |
| 2009 | 42 | #2,863 |
| 2008 | 33 | #3,376 |
| 2007 | 45 | #2,702 |
| 2006 | 41 | #2,804 |
| 2005 | 60 | #2,067 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2,062 |
| 2003 | 72 | #1,706 |
| 2002 | 102 | #1,312 |
| 2001 | 90 | #1,391 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,562 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,367 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,063 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,396 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,684 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,099 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #988 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jabez in 2025?
Jabez ranked #5,481 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jabez?
1,134 babies have been named Jabez in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jabez most popular?
Jabez peaked in 2002, when 102 newborns received the name.
Is Jabez a boy or girl name?
Jabez is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jabez rising or falling?
Jabez is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.