Jahron
A masculine name of Jamaican origin, meaning born during a hurricane.
Name Census estimates that about 148 living Americans carry the first name Jahron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahron today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahron births was 2011 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahron. 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
148
~ 1 in 2,315,908 Americans
Peak year
2011
15 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2013 SSA rank
#9,132
Tracked since 1990
Census
Jahron in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 141 people with the first name Jahron, which placed it at #46,868 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#46,868
National first-name rank
People counted
141
141 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
85.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jahron
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jahron is Black at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.4%) and Hispanic (3.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jahron described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jahron at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American85.8% · 121
- Two or more races6.4% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 5
- White2.1% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.4% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
Popularity
Jahron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jahron from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 65 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jahron remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahron 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 Jahron 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 Jahron
The name Jahron is an intriguing one with a rich history that spans across cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew language, where it is believed to have derived from the root word "yarah," meaning "to throw" or "to shoot." This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with skilled archers or warriors in ancient times.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jahron can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible. In the Book of Judges, there is a character named Jahron, who was a prominent figure among the tribe of Judah. This biblical reference lends credence to the name's ancient Hebrew roots and its potential significance within the Jewish tradition.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jahron gained popularity among certain European communities, particularly in regions with strong Jewish populations. It was often associated with individuals of Jewish descent, and its usage was documented in various historical records and chronicles from this era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jahron. One of the earliest recorded figures was Jahron ben Moshe, a renowned Jewish scholar who lived in the 11th century. He is celebrated for his contributions to the study of the Talmud and his influence on Jewish intellectual discourse during the medieval period.
Another significant figure was Jahron al-Andalusi, a philosopher and scientist who lived in Andalusia during the 12th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and his works were widely studied and respected throughout the Islamic world.
In the 16th century, Jahron Schiff was a prominent German merchant and banker who played a pivotal role in the economic and financial affairs of his time. His legacy as a successful businessman and financier has been documented in various historical accounts.
Moving into the 19th century, Jahron Liebermann was a notable German writer and poet who gained recognition for his literary works. His poems and essays explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning him a respected place in the literary circles of his era.
More recently, in the 20th century, Jahron Meier was a Swiss architect renowned for his innovative and forward-thinking designs. His buildings, which blended modernist aesthetics with functional practicality, are celebrated as architectural masterpieces and have left a lasting impact on the built environment.
While the name Jahron may not be as common in contemporary times, its rich historical tapestry and diverse cultural influences make it a captivating and intriguing moniker. From its ancient Hebrew roots to its appearances in religious texts, literary works, and the realms of philosophy, science, and architecture, the name Jahron has left an indelible mark on the annals of history.
People
Jahron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahron 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
Jahron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 148 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahron 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 2,315,908 US residents.
Is Jahron a common name?
We classify Jahron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 151 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahron most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahron was 2011, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahron is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jahron in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 141 people with the name Jahron, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #46,868 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jahron in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jahron?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jahron leans strongly male. 138 people counted with this name were male (94.5%), compared with 8 female bearers (5.5%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jahron?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jahron is Black at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.4%) and Hispanic (3.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jahron most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jahron in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.8% (121 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jahron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jahron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahron 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 Jahron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jahron 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 Jahron 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.
How common is the name Jahron?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.