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Jabarion

A masculine name of uncertain origin possibly meaning "strong" or "powerful".

Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Jabarion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jabarion today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jabarion births was 2006 (9 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Jabarion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

Key insights

  • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jabarion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

9

~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans

Peak year

2006

9 babies that year

Average age

20

years old

2006 SSA rank

#8,279

Tracked since 2006

Popularity

Jabarion: popularity over time

Babies born per year

02579

Decades

Jabarion by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jabarion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s909

Origin

Meaning and history of Jabarion

The given name Jabarion is believed to have its origins in the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Middle East and North Africa. The name is thought to be derived from the root word "jabr," which means "to restore" or "to heal." The suffix "-ion" is commonly used in many ancient languages to denote a person or entity associated with a particular concept or quality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jabarion can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher and historian Strabo, who lived in the 1st century BC. In his work "Geographica," he mentions a tribe called the "Jabarioi" who inhabited the region of modern-day Syria and Lebanon. It is possible that the name Jabarion originated from this tribe or was inspired by their name.

During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century AD, there are records of several individuals bearing the name Jabarion. One notable figure was Jabarion of Antioch, a Christian scholar and theologian who lived in the 6th century AD. He was known for his writings on the interpretation of biblical texts and his contributions to the development of early Christian theology.

In the medieval period, the name Jabarion can be found in various historical records and chronicles from the Middle East and North Africa. One prominent individual was Jabarion al-Andalusi, a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century AD. He made significant contributions to the fields of trigonometry and spherical geometry, and his works were influential in the Islamic Golden Age of science and learning.

Another notable figure was Jabarion ibn Hamdan, a Persian poet and scholar who lived in the 10th century AD. He was renowned for his mastery of the Arabic language and his poetic works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality. His poems were widely celebrated and studied in the literary circles of the time.

In the medieval European context, the name Jabarion appears to have been less common but not entirely absent. One recorded instance is that of Jabarion de Montferrat, a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade in the late 12th century AD. He was known for his bravery and military prowess in the battles against the Muslim forces in the Holy Land.

While the name Jabarion has its roots in ancient times, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, with only a few notable individuals bearing this name. The name's connection to concepts of healing, restoration, and ancient cultures makes it a unique and intriguing choice, carrying a rich tapestry of historical and cultural significance.

People

Jabarion + last name combinations

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FAQ

Jabarion: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Jabarion?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jabarion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 38,083,815 US residents.

Is Jabarion a common name?

We classify Jabarion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Jabarion most popular?

The single biggest year for Jabarion was 2006, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jabarion is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jabarion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Jabarion a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jabarion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Jabarion still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Jabarion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jabarion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many people have Jabarion as a first name?

For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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