Japaul
A boy's name of Latin origin with 11 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Japaul is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1994 to 2003, Japaul has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Japaul is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Japaul is a boy's baby name combining the Ja- prefix with Paul, of Latin origin meaning 'small' or 'humble.' It reflects the creative hypocoristic naming style in African American families.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Japaul is rooted in the Latin tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1994 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Japaul’s rarity (11 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Japaul has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1994.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 6 | — |
The Story of Japaul
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1994, Japaul is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Japaul are most likely born between 1994 and 2003.
How rare is Japaul?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Japaul is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 1990s with 6 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1994–2003)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | #11657 |
| 1994 | 6 | #8195 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2003