Jubal
Every Jubal since 1956 — 814 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jubal
Jubal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,567 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 814 American babies have been named Jubal. Its peak came in 1977, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Jubal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jubal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,567 |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,324 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,502 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,738 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,443 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,351 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,594 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,167 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,891 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,038 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,867 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,277 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,431 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,831 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,169 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,888 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,023 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,963 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,553 |
| 2006 | 6 | #11,314 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,432 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,373 |
| 2003 | 7 | #9,146 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,900 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,226 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,103 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,955 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,794 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,177 |
| 1975 | 16 | #2,587 |
| 1970 | 20 | #2,031 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,546 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,855 |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Jubal
- Jubal Religious figure
- Jubal Early Politician · 1816–1894
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jubal in 2025?
Jubal ranked #8,567 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jubal?
814 babies have been named Jubal in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jubal most popular?
Jubal peaked in 1977, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Jubal a boy or girl name?
Jubal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jubal rising or falling?
Jubal has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Jubal?
Well-known people named Jubal include Jubal (religious figure), Jubal Early (politician).