Cephas Name Popularity and Statistics
Cephas is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Cephas?
Cephas is spelled C-E-P-H-A-S. The name has 6 letters.
Cephas Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,045
Recorded Births19
- Boys usage rose 3,267 places to #5,045 and recorded 10 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Cephas Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1989 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 19 | #5,045 |
| 2024 | Boys | 9 | #8,312 |
| 2023 | Boys | 13 | #6,517 |
| 2021 | Boys | 12 | #6,698 |
| 2020 | Boys | 14 | #5,980 |
| 2019 | Boys | 14 | #6,104 |
| 2018 | Boys | 13 | #6,345 |
| 2017 | Boys | 12 | #6,685 |
| 2016 | Boys | 10 | #7,605 |
| 2015 | Boys | 12 | #6,676 |
| 2014 | Boys | 9 | #8,130 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 2011 | Boys | 11 | #7,009 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2009 | Boys | 13 | #6,436 |
| 2008 | Boys | 10 | #7,698 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2005 | Boys | 7 | #9,115 |
| 2003 | Boys | 9 | #7,245 |
| 2000 | Boys | 5 | #10,349 |
| 1996 | Boys | 8 | #6,496 |
| 1993 | Boys | 8 | #6,228 |
| 1992 | Boys | 8 | #6,128 |
| 1989 | Boys | 7 | #6,229 |
When Was Cephas Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1921 · Boys
23 recorded births
National rank #1,588
2025 · Boys
19 recorded births
National rank #5,045
1920 · Boys
19 recorded births
National rank #1,820
1925 · Boys
18 recorded births
National rank #1,870
Where Cephas Ranked Highest in 1921
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VA | #355 | 6 |