Jeb
A diminutive of the male given name Jebediah.
Every Jeb since 1944 — 2,600 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jeb
Jeb is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,259 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1944, 2,600 American babies have been named Jeb. Its peak came in 1981, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jeb stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jeb year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,259 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,011 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,059 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,228 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,847 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,481 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,877 |
| 2018 | 19 | #5,008 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,832 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,393 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3,113 |
| 2014 | 28 | #3,730 |
| 2013 | 32 | #3,368 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,195 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,080 |
| 2010 | 25 | #4,043 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,656 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,189 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,427 |
| 2006 | 38 | #2,950 |
| 2005 | 52 | #2,281 |
| 2004 | 61 | #1,982 |
| 2003 | 60 | #1,948 |
| 2002 | 55 | #2,010 |
| 2001 | 53 | #2,015 |
| 2000 | 40 | #2,400 |
| 1995 | 42 | #2,003 |
| 1990 | 34 | #2,142 |
| 1985 | 46 | #1,459 |
| 1980 | 69 | #1,093 |
| 1975 | 58 | #1,108 |
| 1970 | 25 | #1,764 |
| 1965 | 20 | #1,790 |
| 1960 | 29 | #1,503 |
| 1955 | 21 | #1,706 |
| 1950 | 7 | #3,171 |
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Famous people named Jeb
- Jeb Bush Politician · b. 1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jeb mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Jebediah.
How popular is the name Jeb in 2025?
Jeb ranked #6,259 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jeb?
2,600 babies have been named Jeb in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jeb most popular?
Jeb peaked in 1981, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Jeb a boy or girl name?
Jeb is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jeb rising or falling?
Jeb is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jeb?
Well-known people named Jeb include Jeb Bush (politician).