boy's name
Jabe
JAYB (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 248
Jabe is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2011 it was given to 8 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 1983, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jabe Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 25 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 13 |
How Popular Is Jabe?
In 2011, Jabe was given to 8 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.
Where Jabe Is Used
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 Jabe
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jabe Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jabe over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jabe
- English JAYB
Sibling Names for Jabe
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jabe — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jabe
How popular is the name Jabe?
In 2011, Jabe was given to 8 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 Jabe a girl's or a boy's name?
Jabe is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jabe?
Jabe has 1 syllable.
When was Jabe most popular?
Jabe peaked in 1983, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.