Jb
Every Jb since 1914 — 644 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jb
Jb is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,388 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 644 American babies have been named Jb. Its peak came in 1920, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Jb stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jb year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,388 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,477 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,450 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,366 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,876 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,079 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,001 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,031 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,169 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,326 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,112 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,157 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,251 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,428 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,378 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,594 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,949 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,422 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,682 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,369 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,708 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,956 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,822 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,095 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,638 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,273 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,185 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,697 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,473 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,288 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,108 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 8 | #3,268 |
| 1920 | 19 | #1,846 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,617 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Jb
- JB Singer · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jb in 2025?
Jb ranked #7,388 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jb?
644 babies have been named Jb in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jb most popular?
Jb peaked in 1920, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Jb a boy or girl name?
Jb is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jb rising or falling?
Jb is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jb?
Well-known people named Jb include JB (singer).