boys' name · peaked 1979

Jeanpaul

Every Jeanpaul since 1957 — 1,767 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.030.0418801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1973Boys
Rank 2025
#6,982
among boys
Babies in 2025
12
named Jeanpaul
Peak year
1979
56 babies
All-time total
1,767
since 1957

The story of Jeanpaul

Jeanpaul is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,982 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1957, 1,767 American babies have been named Jeanpaul. Its peak came in 1979, when 56 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 Jeanpaul stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jeanpaul year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 12 #6,982
2024 13 #6,623
2023 8 #9,294
2022 15 #5,989
2021 9 #8,472
2020 11 #7,232
2019 10 #7,901
2018 16 #5,646
2017 12 #6,881
2016 15 #5,907
2015 21 #4,618
2014 21 #4,614
2013 19 #4,879
2012 20 #4,780
2011 25 #4,040
2010 26 #3,943
2009 26 #3,967
2008 30 #3,595
2007 29 #3,644
2006 32 #3,345
2005 26 #3,664
2004 35 #2,919
2003 24 #3,674
2002 41 #2,449
2001 37 #2,587
2000 43 #2,272
1995 35 #2,271
1990 26 #2,578
1985 29 #1,990
1980 37 #1,606
1975 33 #1,573
1970 41 #1,307
1965 11 #2,537
1960 8 #3,203
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Famous people named Jeanpaul

  1. Jean-Paul Sartre Writer · 1905–1980
  2. Jean-Paul Marat Social activist · 1743–1793
  3. Jean-Paul Belmondo Actor · b. 1933
  4. Jean-Paul Gaultier Fashion designer · b. 1952
  5. Jean-Paul Laurens Painter · 1838–1921

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jeanpaul in 2025?

Jeanpaul ranked #6,982 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jeanpaul?

1,767 babies have been named Jeanpaul in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jeanpaul most popular?

Jeanpaul peaked in 1979, when 56 newborns received the name.

Is Jeanpaul a boy or girl name?

Jeanpaul is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jeanpaul rising or falling?

Jeanpaul is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Jeanpaul?

Well-known people named Jeanpaul include Jean-Paul Sartre (writer), Jean-Paul Marat (social activist), Jean-Paul Belmondo (actor).

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