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Jahcure

An inventive name blending the divine "Jah" and "cure", suggesting a divine remedy.

Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jahcure. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahcure today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahcure births was 2009 (6 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahcure. 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 Jahcure. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

6

~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans

Peak year

2009

6 babies that year

Average age

17

years old

2009 SSA rank

#11,555

Tracked since 2009

Popularity

Jahcure: popularity over time

Babies born per year

02356

Decades

Jahcure 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 Jahcure during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s606

Origin

Meaning and history of Jahcure

The name Jahcure is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history and meaning that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian civilization, where it was derived from the combination of two words: "jah" meaning "divine" and "cure" signifying "healing" or "restoration." This suggests that the name may have originally been bestowed upon individuals who were believed to possess special healing abilities or were associated with divine healing practices.

During the height of the Sumerian Empire, around 2500 BCE, the name Jahcure can be found inscribed on clay tablets and cuneiform writings, often in reference to revered healers or priests. Some scholars have even discovered references to a prominent figure named Jahcure, who was celebrated for their extraordinary skills in traditional Sumerian medicine.

As civilizations rose and fell, the name Jahcure spread across the ancient world, carried by nomadic tribes and merchants along the Silk Road trade routes. It found its way into the lexicons of various cultures, each adapting the name to suit their linguistic traditions. In ancient Persia, for instance, it was known as "Jahkur," while in the Indian subcontinent, it took on the form of "Jahcura."

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Jahcure was a renowned healer and philosopher who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, during the 3rd century BCE. His writings on the principles of holistic healing and the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit were widely studied and revered throughout the ancient Mediterranean world.

In the Middle Ages, the name Jahcure resurfaced in various European regions, often associated with religious orders and monastic traditions. One notable figure was Brother Jahcure, a Benedictine monk who lived in the 11th century and was renowned for his expertise in herbalism and natural remedies. His writings on the medicinal properties of plants were widely circulated and contributed significantly to the advancement of medieval medicine.

During the Renaissance period, the name Jahcure gained further prominence, particularly in the field of alchemy and esoteric sciences. Jahcure von Hohenheim, a 16th-century alchemist and physician, was celebrated for his groundbreaking work in the integration of chemistry, astrology, and medicine. His theories and practices paved the way for the emergence of modern medical sciences.

In more recent times, the name Jahcure has been carried by various individuals who have made their mark in diverse fields. One such figure was Jahcure Emerson, a 19th-century American writer and philosopher, whose works on transcendentalism and self-reliance continue to inspire generations of thinkers and writers.

Another notable bearer of the name was Jahcure Curie, a French physicist and chemist who lived from 1867 to 1934. Her pioneering work on radioactivity and the discovery of radium earned her the distinction of being the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the first person to be awarded the prestigious honor twice.

People

Jahcure + last name combinations

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FAQ

Jahcure: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Jahcure?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahcure 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 57,125,723 US residents.

Is Jahcure a common name?

We classify Jahcure as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Jahcure most popular?

The single biggest year for Jahcure was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahcure is about 17 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 Jahcure in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Jahcure a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahcure 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 Jahcure still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Jahcure 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 Jahcure 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 Jahcure?

For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.

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