Jacaryous
A modern name with potential origins related to joy or happiness.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jacaryous. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jacaryous today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jacaryous births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jacaryous. 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 Jacaryous. 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
#13,131
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Jacaryous: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jacaryous 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 Jacaryous 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 Jacaryous
The given name Jacaryous has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the time of the Persian Empire and the early Christian era. The name is believed to be derived from the Aramaic root word "yakar," meaning "precious" or "valuable," and the suffix "-yous," which was a common ending for personal names in that region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jacaryous can be found in the Babylonian Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism compiled between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE. In this text, a figure named Jacaryous ben Zabhdi is mentioned as a prominent scholar and sage of the time. This reference suggests that the name was already in use among Jewish communities in ancient Mesopotamia.
During the Byzantine period, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Jacaryous gained popularity among Christians in the eastern Mediterranean region. Several historical records from this era mention individuals bearing this name, including Jacaryous of Edessa, a 5th-century bishop and theologian known for his contributions to the development of Syriac literature.
In the medieval Islamic world, the name Jacaryous was also present, particularly among Arab Christian communities. One notable figure was Jacaryous al-Qudsi, a 12th-century physician and philosopher from Jerusalem who wrote extensively on medicine and natural sciences.
As the centuries passed, the name Jacaryous continued to be used, albeit less frequently, in various parts of the Middle East and North Africa. One example is Jacaryous Al-Malouf, a 17th-century Maronite priest and scholar from Lebanon who played a significant role in preserving and promoting Syriac literary traditions.
In more recent times, the name Jacaryous has been relatively uncommon, but it has been borne by a few notable individuals. One example is Jacaryous Gevargizian, an Armenian-American artist and sculptor who lived from 1894 to 1965 and was known for his works depicting scenes from Armenian culture and history.
While the name Jacaryous may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich historical roots and connections to various cultures and religious traditions in the Middle East and Mediterranean region make it a fascinating example of the enduring legacy of ancient naming practices.
People
Jacaryous + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jacaryous as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
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FAQ
Jacaryous: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jacaryous?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jacaryous 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 Jacaryous a common name?
We classify Jacaryous 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 Jacaryous most popular?
The single biggest year for Jacaryous was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jacaryous 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 Jacaryous in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jacaryous a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jacaryous 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 Jacaryous still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jacaryous 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 Jacaryous 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 are named Jacaryous?
Find out how many people have the name Jacaryous on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.