Japeth
boy nameJapeth entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #4403 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#4403
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4919 |
| 1980s | #6941 |
| 1990s | #9015 |
| 2000s | #9112 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Japeth are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Japeth alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Japeth in 2025?
- Japeth is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Japeth most popular?
- Japeth peaked in 1979, reaching #4403 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Japeth with classmates?
- Japeth will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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