boy's name
Japeth
JAY-peth (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 37
Japeth is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2000 it was given to 6 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 1979, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Japeth Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
How Popular Is Japeth?
In 2000, Japeth was given to 6 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 Japeth
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Japeth Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Japeth over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Japeth
- English JAY-peth
Sibling Names for Japeth
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Japeth — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Japeth
How popular is the name Japeth?
In 2000, Japeth was given to 6 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 Japeth a girl's or a boy's name?
Japeth is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Japeth?
Japeth has 2 syllables.
When was Japeth most popular?
Japeth peaked in 1979, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.