Yaphet
boy nameYaphet entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #2020 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#2020
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3503 |
| 1990s | #7754 |
| 2000s | #7838 |
| 2010s | #8668 |
| 2020s | #11411 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Yaphet are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yaphet alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yaphet in 2025?
- Yaphet is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Yaphet most popular?
- Yaphet peaked in 1972, reaching #2020 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yaphet with classmates?
- Yaphet will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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