Jabraylin
A modern invented name likely derived from the name Gabriel.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Jabraylin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jabraylin today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jabraylin births was 2013 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jabraylin. 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 Jabraylin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2013
8 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2013 SSA rank
#9,122
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Jabraylin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jabraylin 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 Jabraylin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jabraylin
The name Jabraylin is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language spoken in Mesopotamia, which is modern-day Iraq. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "jabra" meaning "strong" and "lin" meaning "defender" or "protector." This suggests that the name was originally given to individuals who were known for their strength and ability to protect others.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jabraylin can be found in cuneiform tablets dating back to around 2500 BC. These tablets were discovered in the ancient city of Ur and contained records of various individuals, including a few bearing the name Jabraylin. It is likely that during this time period, the name was relatively common among the Sumerian people, particularly those from the region of Ur.
Throughout the centuries, the name Jabraylin appears to have been passed down and adopted by various cultures and civilizations that came into contact with the Sumerian influence. For example, there are records of individuals named Jabraylin in ancient Babylonian texts from around 1800 BC.
One notable individual named Jabraylin was a Babylonian military commander who lived during the reign of King Hammurabi in the 18th century BC. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess on the battlefield, which aligns with the meaning of his name as a "strong defender."
Another significant figure named Jabraylin was an Assyrian scribe who lived in the 7th century BC. He is credited with transcribing and preserving numerous ancient texts and records, contributing to the preservation of knowledge from that era.
In more recent times, there have been several notable individuals named Jabraylin, although the name has become less common. One example is Jabraylin al-Khalili, an Iraqi poet and author who lived in the 20th century and was known for his works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.
Despite its ancient origins, the name Jabraylin has endured through the ages, carrying with it a rich history and meaning rooted in the ancient Sumerian culture. While it may not be as widely used today, it remains a unique and significant name with a deep cultural legacy.
People
Jabraylin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jabraylin 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
Jabraylin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jabraylin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jabraylin 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Jabraylin a common name?
We classify Jabraylin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jabraylin most popular?
The single biggest year for Jabraylin was 2013, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jabraylin is about 13 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 Jabraylin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jabraylin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jabraylin 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 Jabraylin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jabraylin 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 Jabraylin 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 Americans are named Jabraylin?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.