Jb: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	40	4	–	#2,357
1920s	89	9	+123%	#1,846
1930s	27	3	-70%	#2,532
1940s	16	2	-41%	#3,288
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	25	3	–	#2,756
1970s	57	6	+128%	#3,678
1980s	94	9	+65%	#3,145
1990s	86	9	-9%	#4,273
2000s	73	7	-15%	#6,095
2010s	81	8	+11%	#5,594
2020s (to 2025)	56	9	+15%	#6,876

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

#2,357

1920s

+123%

#1,846

1930s

-70%

#2,532

1940s

-41%

#3,288

1950s

–

1960s

–

#2,756

1970s

+128%

#3,678

1980s

+65%

#3,145

1990s

-9%

#4,273

2000s

-15%

#6,095

2010s

+11%

#5,594

2020s (to 2025)

+15%

#6,876

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.

How old are people named Jb?

The median living Jb is about 29 years old; half are between 14 and 42. An estimated 500 people named Jb are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Jb, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Jb?

The median living Jb is about 29 years old. Half of all living Jbs are between 14 and 42 years old.

How many people named Jb are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Jb are alive in the United States, based on 644 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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).

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Jb popularity over time

The story of Jb

How old are people named Jb?

Jb year by year

Famous people named Jb

Frequently asked questions

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