Jebb
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 34 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 34 babies have been named Jebb in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Jebb is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jebb is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Jeb — a short form of Jebediah or Zebediah, from the Hebrew Zebadiah, meaning 'God has bestowed' or 'gift of God.' Jeb has a distinctly American frontier feel, most associated with the American South and West.
With its doubled b, Jebb has an even more compact, punchy quality than Jeb — a name that is strong, simple, and deeply American in character.
EtymologyShow more
Jebb first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1976. First appearing in the 1970s, Jebb emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Hebrew classification suggests a path from hebrew linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jebb has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1976.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | #12192 | — |
| 1990s | 5 | #10362 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 13 | #5742 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 11 | #5687 | — |
The Story of Jebb
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1981, Jebb is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Jebb are most likely born between 1976 and 1991.
How rare is Jebb?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jebb is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1976, peaked in the 1980s with 13 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1976–2004)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | #12192 |
| 1998 | 5 | #10362 |
| 1984 | 5 | #6768 |
| 1981 | 8 | #4715 |
| 1978 | 6 | #5381 |
| 1976 | 5 | #5992 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1976–2004