Jeb
How to say it: JEB · /ˈdʒɛb/
English short form of Jebediah from Hebrew 'beloved friend' - familiar as Southern American nickname.
Jeb was the 5,307th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 14 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 55% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #7,215 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #5,307 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 14 |
| Share of births | 1 in 236,810 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −55% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #7,215 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Jeb peaked in the 1970s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jeb is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Famous people named Jeb
- Jeb Bush (born 1953)Governor of Florida from 1999 to 2007
- Jeb Hensarling (born 1957)Former U.S. Representative from Texas
- Jeb Stuart (born 1956)American writer and film director
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
Find names you'll both love, starting with Jeb
The one-minute style quiz.