Jadarius
Bearer of fire and glory, originally a Latinate combination name.
Name Census estimates that about 1,449 living Americans carry the first name Jadarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jadarius today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jadarius births was 2001 (84 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jadarius. 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.
People living today
1.4K
~ 1 in 236,545 Americans
Peak year
2001
84 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,938
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Jadarius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jadarius from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 685 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jadarius 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 Jadarius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jadarius' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia recorded the most babies named Jadarius, while South Carolina, North Carolina, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 103 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jadarius
The given name Jadarius is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have roots in any specific language or culture but rather seems to be a creative combination of elements from various sources.
One potential origin is the blending of the Hebrew name Jada, meaning "to know," with the Latin suffix "-rius," often used to denote occupation or association. This could suggest a meaning along the lines of "one who knows" or "knowledgeable one." However, this is speculative, and the true derivation remains uncertain.
Another possibility is that Jadarius is a variation of the name Jarius, which itself is a variant of the biblical name Jairus, meaning "he will enlighten" or "he will awaken" in Hebrew. The addition of the "-d-" sound could be a creative twist, though the reasoning behind it is unclear.
Despite its relatively recent emergence, there are a few historical figures who have borne the name Jadarius. One notable bearer was Jadarius Hemphill (1988-2010), an American football player who played for the University of Georgia before his untimely death in a car accident at the age of 22.
Another individual with this name was Jadarius Jenkins (born 1990), an American basketball player who played for several teams in the NBA G League and overseas professional leagues.
In the literary realm, Jadarius Whitaker (born 1982) is an American author and poet known for his works exploring themes of identity, race, and social justice.
Additionally, Jadarius Billups (born 1985) is an American entrepreneur and business leader who has founded several successful companies in the technology and entertainment industries.
Lastly, Jadarius Crockett (born 1978) is a former American football player who played defensive back in the NFL for teams such as the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets.
It is worth noting that due to the relatively recent origin of the name Jadarius, there may be limited historical records and references available, as it has not yet had the opportunity to establish a long-standing cultural presence or widespread use.
People
Jadarius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jadarius 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
Jadarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jadarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,449 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jadarius 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 236,545 US residents.
Is Jadarius a common name?
We classify Jadarius as "Rare". It ranks above 92.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,470 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jadarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Jadarius was 2001, when 84 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jadarius is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jadarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jadarius 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.
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.