Japheth
Japheth is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
May he expand or enlarge; also interpreted as beautiful.
Origin and history
Japheth is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, traditionally understood to mean 'may he expand' or 'beautiful'. In the Old Testament, Japheth is one of the three sons of Noah. While relatively rare in contemporary times, it has maintained a steady presence in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,387 babies in the United States have been named Japheth since 1880. It ranks #3330 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1721.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29 %)
- CA (21.4 %)
- IN (19.3 %)
- PA (19.3 %)
- OH (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 125 |
| 1980-1990 | 176 |
| 1990-2000 | 192 |
| 2000-2010 | 327 |
| 2010-2019 | 361 |
| 2020-2029 | 206 |
Fun facts
- In the Bible, Japheth was one of Noah's sons who survived the Great Flood with his family on the Ark.
- The name stems from the Hebrew root 'Yafat', which is tied to concepts of broadness and expansion.