Jabarius
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "powerful" or "great".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Jabarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jabarius today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jabarius births was 2006 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jabarius. 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 Jabarius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2006
7 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#9,983
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Jabarius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jabarius 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 Jabarius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jabarius
The name Jabarius is a modern masculine given name that appears to have originated in the United States, likely in the late 20th century. It does not seem to have direct roots in any particular language or culture, but rather appears to be a creative combination of existing name elements.
One possible origin is that it combines the Hebrew name Jacob with the Latin suffix "-arius," which can denote belonging or association. In this interpretation, Jabarius could be understood as "one associated with Jacob." However, this is speculative, and the name's true origins remain uncertain.
There are no known historical references to the name Jabarius in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This suggests that it is a relatively recent invention, possibly inspired by the popularity of unique and creative baby names in recent decades.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jabarius are likely to be found in birth records and other official documents from the late 20th century in the United States. However, due to the scarcity of comprehensive name databases, it is challenging to pinpoint the exact first usage.
While not a common name, there are a few notable individuals who have carried the name Jabarius throughout history:
1. Jabarius Byrd (born 1986) - American football safety who played in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints.
2. Jabarius Lesters (born 1992) - American basketball player who played for teams like the South Carolina Gamecocks.
3. Jabarius Hunter (born 1989) - American football cornerback who played for teams like the Omaha Beef and Utah Blaze in the Indoor Football League.
4. Jabarius Ridley (born 1991) - American football defensive tackle who played for teams like the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets in the NFL.
5. Jabarius Pickett (born 1996) - American football defensive back who played for teams like the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots in the NFL.
It's important to note that while these individuals share the first name Jabarius, the name's origins and meaning remain somewhat elusive, as it is a relatively modern invention without a clear historical lineage.
People
Jabarius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jabarius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jabarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jabarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jabarius 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Jabarius a common name?
We classify Jabarius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jabarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Jabarius was 2006, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jabarius 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 Jabarius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jabarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jabarius 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 Jabarius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jabarius 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 Jabarius 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 Jabarius as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Jabarius at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.