Jeb

Boy name

Jeb has been given to 2,600 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It peaked in 1981.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,600

Peak year

1981 (84 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1944

10-year trend

▼ -62%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jeb — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Jedboy

8,945 babies since 1913

Jetboy

3,485 babies since 1954

Jobboy

3,399 babies since 1891

Zebboy

2,750 babies since 1880

Debgirl

1,450 babies since 1953

Jbboy

644 babies since 1914

Names with a similar vibe

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Gorgeboy

2,609 babies since 1880

Jaymesboy

2,567 babies since 1950

Demetricboy

2,546 babies since 1958

Kielboy

2,535 babies since 1961

Martellboy

2,666 babies since 1915

Justonboy

2,524 babies since 1918

Dimitriosboy

2,682 babies since 1949

Sharifboy

2,690 babies since 1963

FAQ

How popular is the name Jeb?

Jeb has been given to 2,600 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jeb peak?

Jeb peaked in 1981, when 84 babies were given the name.

Is Jeb a girl or boy name?

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

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