Jacarr
A masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant of Jacob.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jacarr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jacarr today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacarr births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacarr. 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 Jacarr. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,369
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Jacarr: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jacarr 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 Jacarr 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 Jacarr
The given name Jacarr has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East, with roots dating back to the early Bronze Age around 3000 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Proto-Semitic word "yakarr," which means "to be precious" or "to be honored." The name was initially used by various Semitic tribes in the region, including the Akkadians, Phoenicians, and Arameans.
In the second millennium BCE, the name Jacarr began to appear in cuneiform inscriptions and clay tablets from the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Akkadian epic of Gilgamesh, where a minor character named Jacarr is mentioned as a skilled artisan and craftsman.
During the first millennium BCE, the name Jacarr gained popularity among the Phoenician and Aramaic-speaking peoples of the Levant. It is recorded in several Phoenician and Aramaic inscriptions from this period, often associated with individuals of notable social standing or wealth.
In the first century CE, a prominent Aramean philosopher and scholar named Jacarr ben Simeon lived in the city of Antioch (modern-day Turkey). His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were highly influential in the ancient world and were later translated into Greek and Latin.
The name Jacarr also appears in various religious texts and scriptures from the ancient Middle East. In the Talmud, a Jewish religious text compiled between the third and sixth centuries CE, there is a reference to a Rabbi Jacarr, who was known for his wisdom and teachings.
In the medieval period, the name Jacarr was adopted by some Arabic-speaking communities in the Middle East and North Africa. One notable figure was Jacarr al-Andalusi (1088-1145 CE), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the city of Cordoba in modern-day Spain.
Another historically significant individual bearing the name Jacarr was Jacarr ibn Abi al-Qasim (1192-1264 CE), a influential Sufi mystic and poet from Persia (modern-day Iran). His works on spirituality and mysticism had a profound impact on the development of Persian literature and Islamic thought.
In the 14th century, a Coptic Christian scholar named Jacarr ibn Abi Zakariya (1320-1395 CE) made significant contributions to the fields of medicine and pharmacology in Egypt. His medical treatises were widely studied and referenced throughout the Middle Ages.
While the name Jacarr has ancient roots and a rich historical legacy, it has become relatively uncommon in modern times, especially in Western societies. However, it continues to be used in some Middle Eastern and North African communities, reflecting its deep cultural and linguistic connections to the region.
People
Jacarr + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jacarr 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
Jacarr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jacarr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacarr 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 Jacarr a common name?
We classify Jacarr 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 Jacarr most popular?
The single biggest year for Jacarr was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacarr is about 24 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 Jacarr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jacarr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacarr 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 Jacarr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jacarr 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 Jacarr 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 Jacarr as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Jacarr, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.