Jabez
Jabez is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He causes pain or sorrow.
Origin and history
Jabez is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew word for sorrow or pain. It gained notable attention in evangelical Christian circles due to the popularity of the book 'The Prayer of Jabez'. In the United States, it remains a rare but historic choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,134 babies in the United States have been named Jabez since 1880. It ranks #3558 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1833.
States where it is most popular
- FL (23 %)
- CA (21.3 %)
- TX (21.3 %)
- NY (13.5 %)
- PA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 8 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 33 |
| 1980-1990 | 45 |
| 1990-2000 | 69 |
| 2000-2010 | 549 |
| 2010-2019 | 309 |
| 2020-2029 | 94 |
Famous people named Jabez
- Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry: Politician, Diplomat
- Jabez Balfour: Politician, Businessman
Fun facts
- Jabez is famous for a short prayer in First Chronicles asking God to enlarge his territory and keep him from harm.
- The name experienced renewed interest in the early 2000s following the release of the bestselling book 'The Prayer of Jabez'.