Jeb Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Jeb means 'supplanter' or 'one who takes over'.
Meaning of the Name Jeb
Jeb is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is a variant of the name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who takes over'. The name has biblical origins, as Jacob was a prominent figure in the Old Testament. Jeb is a short and strong name with a rich historical background.
Popularity of the Name Jeb
The popularity for the name Jeb peaked in popularity in the year 1981 with 84 births, which ranked number 2,431 out of 17,752 unique names for that year. Jeb had the most male births in 1981 with 84, which ranked number 987 out of 7,289 male names. The number of births for the name Jeb has increased slightly over the last ten years from 24 births to 25 births, an increase of 4.17%. Among males, Jeb has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 24 births to 25 births, an increase of 4.17%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jeb
- 20 Year Trend of Jeb: -54.55%
- 10 Year Trend of Jeb: 4.17%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jeb: 4.17%
Popularity of Jeb by State
For males, Jeb was most popular in Southeastern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in GA, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jeb. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 7 | 1101 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jeb
- Total Births of Jeb: 25 (0.41%)
- Male Births of Jeb: 25 (0.41%)
Given the upward trend of Jeb over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.41% increase in total births, for a total of 25 births in 2024. Male births for Jeb have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 25 male births in 2024, an increase of 0.41%.