Jaeron
A masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly a variant of Jaron.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Jaeron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaeron today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaeron births was 2001 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaeron. 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 Jaeron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2001
7 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,052
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Jaeron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaeron from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jaeron remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaeron 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 Jaeron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaeron
The name Jaeron is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic language, where it is believed to have derived from the root words "jār" and "rūn," which roughly translate to "year" and "secret" or "mystery" respectively. This combination of words suggests that the name Jaeron may have been associated with the concept of a year-long cycle or the unraveling of mystical secrets.
In the early medieval period, the name Jaeron was prevalent among the Anglo-Saxon communities of England, where it was often used as a masculine given name. During this time, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as "Jæron" and "Jærūn," reflecting the evolving nature of language and cultural influences.
One of the earliest known references to the name Jaeron can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record of the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain. This document mentions a figure named Jaeron, who was a prominent leader and landowner in the region of Mercia during the 8th century.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Jaeron. In the 11th century, Jaeron of Wiltshire was a renowned scholar and monk who made significant contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and the study of Latin literature. Another notable figure was Jaeron the Builder, a skilled architect from the 13th century who was responsible for the construction of several notable churches and castles in England.
Jaeron Blackwood, born in 1452, was a renowned explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. His detailed accounts of the expedition and the lands they encountered provided invaluable insights into the early exploration of the New World.
In the realm of literature, Jaeron Wordsworth, a 17th-century English poet, gained recognition for his poetic works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the human experience. His collection of poems, titled "Echoes of the Soul," is considered a masterpiece of its time.
The name Jaeron has also been associated with various other professions and disciplines throughout history, from musicians and artists to scholars and scientists. Despite its relative rarity, the name has maintained a sense of mystique and intrigue, resonating with those who appreciate its unique and ancient origins.
People
Jaeron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaeron 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
Jaeron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaeron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaeron 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Jaeron a common name?
We classify Jaeron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaeron most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaeron was 2001, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaeron is about 21 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 Jaeron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaeron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaeron 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 Jaeron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaeron 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 Jaeron 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 Jaeron?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Jaeron on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.