Cephas

Boy name

Cephas has been given to 930 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It peaked in 1921.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

930

Peak year

1921 (23 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1898

10-year trend

▲ +58%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Cephas.

930 babies since 1881

930 babies since 1888

930 babies since 1912

931 babies since 1908

931 babies since 1910

932 babies since 1912

928 babies since 1890

935 babies since 1887

How popular is the name Cephas?

Cephas has been given to 930 babies in the U.S. since 1898. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cephas peak?

Cephas peaked in 1921, when 23 babies were given the name.

Is Cephas a girl or boy name?

Cephas is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Cephas are boys).

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