Jap Name Popularity and Statistics
Jap 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 Jap?
Jap is spelled J-A-P. The name has 3 letters.
Jap Popularity in 1923
Rank#4,239
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage rose 68 places to #4,239 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1922.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Jap Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1918 through 1923. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | Boys | 5 | #4,239 |
| 1922 | Boys | 5 | #4,307 |
| 1920 | Boys | 10 | #2,765 |
| 1918 | Boys | 5 | #4,179 |
When Was Jap 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.
1920 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #2,765
1923 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #4,239
1922 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #4,307
1918 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #4,179
Where Jap Ranked Highest in 1920
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #862 | 5 |