Jabes Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Jabes is a Hebrew name meaning 'sorrow' or 'pain'.
Meaning of the Name Jabes
Jabes is a name of Hebrew origin. It comes from the Hebrew word 'ya'abes', which means 'sorrow' or 'pain'. In the Bible, Jabes was a man who prayed to God to bless him and enlarge his territory. His prayer was answered and he became more honorable than his brothers. The name Jabes is associated with seeking blessing and overcoming challenges.
Popularity of the Name Jabes
The popularity for the name Jabes peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 12 births, which ranked number 14,380 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Jabes had the most male births in 2003 with 12, which ranked number 5,876 out of 12,759 male names. The number of births for the name Jabes has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 11 births, an increase of 120.00%. Among males, Jabes has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 11 births, an increase of 120.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jabes
- 20 Year Trend of Jabes: 10.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Jabes: 120.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jabes: 120.00%
Popularity of Jabes by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jabes. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jabes in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jabes is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jabes
- Total Births of Jabes: 12 (8.20%)
- Male Births of Jabes: 12 (8.20%)
Given the upward trend of Jabes over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.20% increase in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. Male births for Jabes have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 12 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.20%.