Cephas

Cephas - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Cephas at a glance

Cephas is ranked #1602 among boy baby names in 1921, with 6 births in 1921. It peaked in 1915 at #1554 and first appeared on the charts in 1915.

Rank in 1921
#1602
Births in 1921
6
Peak year
1915 (#1554)
First appeared
1915
Popularity
1 in 170,973 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Cephas appeared on the charts for the first time in 1915 on position #1554. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Cephas and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Cephas? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Cephas. The baby boy name Cephas was given to 6 baby boys in 1921, ranking #1602 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 170,973 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Cephas peaked in popularity 111 years ago in 1915 on position 1554.



Famous with this name

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Jasmine Cephas Jones
Cephas Benson


How would you rate Cephas, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Cephas is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Cephas is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #390 - and is the least popular in Virginia at position #390.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Cephas is where you live.


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Cephas origin and meaning

Cephas is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Cephas, pop culture references for the name Cephas and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Cephas

We've found the following names that sound similar to Cephas, sorted by popularity.

Chavis / Cephus / Chavez / Chukwuebuka /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19211602
19171613
19151554

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Virginia390

Even more about Cephas


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Cephas a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Cephas?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1915
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Cephas
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 170,973
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1915
1921 births +6

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