How popular is the name Cephus in 2025?

Cephus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Cephus most popular?

Cephus peaked in 1906, reaching #852 among US boy names.

Cephus will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Cephus entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #852 in 1906, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#852

peak (1906)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 400 people named Cephus are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Cephus alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Cephus in 2025?: Cephus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Cephus most popular?: Cephus peaked in 1906, reaching #852 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Cephus with classmates?: Cephus will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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