Jabr
An Arabic masculine name meaning "to restore or repair".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jabr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jabr today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jabr births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jabr. 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 Jabr. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,418
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Jabr: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jabr 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 Jabr during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jabr
The name Jabr has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the 8th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic root word "jabara," which means "to reunite" or "to restore." This root word also gave rise to the term "algebra," which was coined by the renowned mathematician Al-Khwarizmi in his seminal work on equations.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Jabr can be found in historical texts from the Abbasid Caliphate, where it was associated with individuals involved in scholarly and intellectual pursuits. During this golden age of Islamic civilization, the name Jabr gained prominence among scholars, scientists, and philosophers.
In the 9th century CE, Jabr ibn Hayyan, also known as Geber, was a renowned Arab chemist and alchemist who made significant contributions to the development of chemistry and the understanding of chemical processes. His works, including the "Book of the Composition of Alchemy," were influential in the medieval Islamic world and Europe.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jabr was Jabr ibn Aflah, a 12th-century Andalusian astronomer and mathematician. He is credited with developing innovative techniques for calculating the positions of celestial bodies and was instrumental in the advancement of astronomical studies in the Islamic world.
In the realm of literature, Jabr ibn Naufal al-Hadrami was a 9th-century Arab poet and scholar known for his elegant verses and contributions to the field of Arabic linguistics. His poetic works were widely celebrated and served as an inspiration for subsequent generations of poets.
Moving forward in history, Jabr ibn Hayyam al-Gharnati was a 13th-century Andalusian mathematician and astronomer who made significant strides in the study of trigonometry and the development of astronomical instruments. His work on spherical trigonometry and the construction of advanced astrolabes left a lasting impact on the scientific community.
These are just a few examples of notable figures who bore the name Jabr throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human knowledge and cultural heritage.
People
Jabr + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jabr 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
Jabr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jabr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jabr 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jabr a common name?
We classify Jabr as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jabr most popular?
The single biggest year for Jabr was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jabr is about 4 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 Jabr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jabr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jabr 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 Jabr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jabr 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 Jabr 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 common is the name Jabr?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Jabr at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.