Find out how popular the first name Jubal has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jubal by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jubal is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 11 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jubal.

The history of the first name Jubal

The name Jubal has its origins in the Hebrew language and is found in the Book of Genesis, one of the books of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is derived from the Hebrew word "yubal" which means "stream" or "melody".

In Genesis 4:21, Jubal is mentioned as the son of Lamech and Adah, and he is described as "the father of all such as handle the harp and pipe". This biblical reference suggests that Jubal was the first musician and the inventor of musical instruments.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jubal is found in the Jewish Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. The Talmud mentions Jubal as a skilled musician and describes him as the inventor of various musical instruments.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Jubal:

1. Jubal Early (1816-1894), an American lawyer and politician who served as the 49th Governor of Virginia from 1839 to 1841.
2. Jubal Anderson Early (1816-1894), a Confederate general during the American Civil War, known for his role in the Valley Campaigns of 1864.
3. Jubal Sackett (1799-1868), an American pioneer and frontiersman who played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of the American West.
4. Jubal Harshaw, a fictional character in Robert A. Heinlein's science fiction novel "Stranger in a Strange Land", portrayed as a renowned lawyer and philosopher.
5. Jubal Brown (1765-1846), an American pioneer and frontiersman who explored and settled in the regions of present-day Kentucky and Tennessee.

The name Jubal has been associated with music, creativity, and exploration throughout history, reflecting its biblical origins and the legacy of its notable bearers.

Data source

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