Jaboree
A gender-neutral name potentially derived from Aboriginal Australian languages.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Jaboree. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaboree today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaboree births was 2005 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaboree. 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 Jaboree. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2005
7 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2005 SSA rank
#9,512
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Jaboree: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaboree 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 Jaboree 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 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaboree
The name Jaboree has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the southern region of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq, around 3000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "ja-bo-re," which translates to "to cross over the river" or "to navigate the waters." This name was likely given to individuals who were skilled in navigating the intricate network of rivers and canals that crisscrossed the fertile region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaboree can be found in a clay tablet dating back to the Early Dynastic Period of Sumer (c. 2800-2350 BCE). This tablet, discovered in the archaeological site of Uruk, mentions a person named "Jaboree, son of Enki-bani," who was a prominent merchant and trader in the region.
During the Old Babylonian Period (c. 1894-1595 BCE), the name Jaboree gained popularity among the ruling class and aristocracy. One notable figure was Jaboree of Larsa, a high-ranking official in the court of King Rim-Sin I, who lived around 1822-1763 BCE. Jaboree was renowned for his diplomatic skills and was often sent on important missions to neighboring kingdoms.
In the ancient Egyptian records, there is a reference to a Sumerian trader named Jaboree, who traveled to Egypt during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (c. 1388-1351 BCE). This Jaboree is said to have brought valuable goods and artifacts from Mesopotamia, contributing to the cultural exchange between the two great civilizations.
The name Jaboree also appears in the epic poem "The Epic of Gilgamesh," one of the oldest known literary works in human history. In the poem, Jaboree is depicted as a wise and skilled boatman who guides the hero Gilgamesh across the Waters of Death in his quest for immortality.
Fast-forwarding to more recent times, one notable bearer of the name Jaboree was Jaboree Al-Takriti, an influential Iraqi politician and military leader who lived in the late 19th century (1858-1924). He played a crucial role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I and was instrumental in the formation of the modern Iraqi state.
Another prominent figure was Jaboree Khatib, a Syrian writer and poet who lived from 1887 to 1969. He was known for his powerful and evocative works that captured the essence of Syrian culture and traditions. His poetry collection, "Songs of the Euphrates," published in 1928, is considered a masterpiece of Arabic literature.
People
Jaboree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaboree 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
Jaboree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaboree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaboree 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Jaboree a common name?
We classify Jaboree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaboree most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaboree was 2005, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaboree is about 22 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 Jaboree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaboree a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaboree 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 Jaboree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaboree 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 Jaboree 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 share the name Jaboree?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.