boy's name
Cephus
SEE-fus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,009
Cephus is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2007 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1922, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1888.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cephus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 47 |
| 1910s | 128 |
| 1920s | 173 |
| 1930s | 123 |
| 1940s | 144 |
| 1950s | 143 |
| 1960s | 112 |
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How Popular Is Cephus?
In 2007, Cephus was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cephus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cephus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cephus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cephus
- English SEE-fus
Sibling Names for Cephus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cephus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cephus
How popular is the name Cephus?
In 2007, Cephus was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cephus a girl's or a boy's name?
Cephus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cephus?
Cephus has 2 syllables.
When was Cephus most popular?
Cephus peaked in 1922, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.