Jabrandon
A unique coined name possibly combining elements meaning "strength" and "rule".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jabrandon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jabrandon today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jabrandon births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jabrandon. 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 Jabrandon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,123
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Jabrandon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jabrandon 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 Jabrandon 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jabrandon
The name Jabrandon is an ancient one with roots that can be traced back to the Indo-Aryan language family. Its origins are believed to be from the Sanskrit word "jabra," meaning "powerful" or "mighty," combined with the Persian suffix "-andon," which denotes a place or location. This suggests that Jabrandon may have been used as a descriptive name for a person from a powerful or mighty place.
One of the earliest known references to the name Jabrandon can be found in the Avestan texts, which are the sacred scriptures of Zoroastrianism. These texts, dating back to the 6th century BCE, mention a figure named Jabrandon who was said to be a wise and respected leader among the ancient Persians.
In the 4th century BCE, there is a record of a Persian philosopher named Jabrandon of Susa, who is believed to have been a student of Aristotle. He is credited with writing several treatises on ethics and metaphysics, though unfortunately, most of his works have been lost to time.
During the Parthian Empire (247 BCE - 224 CE), a renowned general named Jabrandon is said to have led the Parthian forces to victory against the invading Seleucid armies. His tactical brilliance and leadership skills were widely celebrated, and he became a symbol of Parthian military prowess.
In the 9th century CE, a Persian poet named Jabrandon al-Khorasani gained recognition for his beautiful and evocative verses. His collection of poems, known as the "Diwan-e-Jabrandon," is still studied and admired by scholars of Persian literature.
Another notable figure with the name Jabrandon was a 12th-century philosopher and astronomer from Andalusia, in present-day Spain. Jabrandon Ibn Rushd, also known as Averroes, made significant contributions to the fields of physics, mathematics, and astronomy, and his works greatly influenced the development of Western thought during the Renaissance period.
While the name Jabrandon may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and diverse cultural influences make it a fascinating and storied name that has left an indelible mark on various civilizations throughout the ages.
People
Jabrandon + last name combinations
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FAQ
Jabrandon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jabrandon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jabrandon 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jabrandon a common name?
We classify Jabrandon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jabrandon most popular?
The single biggest year for Jabrandon was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jabrandon is about 19 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 Jabrandon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jabrandon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jabrandon 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 Jabrandon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jabrandon 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 Jabrandon 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 Jabrandon?
Want to know how many people have the name Jabrandon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.