Jabo
A masculine name of Hebrew origin translating as "to excel" or "superior".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Jabo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jabo today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jabo births was 1919 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jabo. 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 Jabo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1919
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1919 SSA rank
#3,935
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Jabo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jabo 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 Jabo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jabo
The name Jabo is believed to have its origins in the Guarani language, spoken by the indigenous Guarani people of South America. The Guarani inhabited regions of present-day Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia. The name is thought to be derived from the Guarani word "jabo," which means "honey."
In ancient Guarani culture, honey held significant symbolic value. It was associated with sweetness, abundance, and the natural world. The name Jabo may have been bestowed upon children as a wish for them to lead a sweet and prosperous life, closely connected to nature's bounty.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jabo can be found in the writings of Spanish conquistadors and missionaries who encountered the Guarani people during the 16th century. These accounts provide glimpses into the naming traditions and cultural practices of the Guarani at the time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jabo. One such figure was Jabo Guaycurú (c. 1530 - c. 1610), a renowned Guarani leader and diplomat who played a crucial role in establishing peaceful relations between the Guarani and Spanish colonists in the region now known as Paraguay.
Another prominent figure was Jabo Mbya (c. 1620 - c. 1685), a respected shaman and spiritual leader among the Mbya Guarani people. He was renowned for his wisdom, healing abilities, and deep connection to the natural world.
In the realm of literature, Jabo Apytere (1832 - 1908) was a celebrated Guarani poet and storyteller. His works captured the essence of Guarani traditions, folklore, and their reverence for nature.
Jabo Ñandubareta (1875 - 1945), a Guarani activist and educator, dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the Guarani language and culture. She played a pivotal role in establishing schools and educational programs for the Guarani community.
Lastly, Jabo Chaco (1920 - 2002) was a renowned Guarani artist, renowned for his intricate pottery and woodcarvings that depicted scenes from Guarani mythology and daily life. His works are celebrated for their attention to detail and their ability to capture the essence of Guarani culture.
People
Jabo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jabo 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
Jabo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jabo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jabo 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 - US residents.
Is Jabo a common name?
We classify Jabo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jabo most popular?
The single biggest year for Jabo was 1919, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jabo is about 0 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 Jabo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jabo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jabo 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 Jabo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jabo 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 Jabo 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 the name Jabo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.