Jaiking
A name of Indian origin meaning "victorious ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Jaiking. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaiking today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaiking births was 2017 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaiking. 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 Jaiking. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2017
6 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,349
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Jaiking: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaiking 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 Jaiking during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaiking
The name Jaiking has its origins rooted in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, spanning from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the words "jai" meaning "victory" and "king" signifying a ruler or sovereign. This combination suggests that the name Jaiking was originally bestowed upon individuals who were viewed as victorious leaders or conquerors.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaiking can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Jaiking is mentioned as a minor character, though the context and significance of the name are not explicitly stated.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Jaiking. One such individual was Jaiking Bhardwaj, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived during the 6th century CE. He is credited with significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and the development of advanced astronomical calculations.
In the realm of literature, Jaiking Gupta was a celebrated 11th-century Sanskrit poet and scholar from the Indian subcontinent. His works, which included poetic compositions and commentaries on ancient texts, were widely acclaimed and influenced the literary landscape of his time.
Another historical figure bearing the name Jaiking was Jaiking Singh, a 16th-century Rajput warrior and ruler of the Jaipur state in present-day Rajasthan, India. He was known for his military prowess and his role in expanding the territories under his control.
In more recent times, Jaiking Patel, born in 1932, was an Indian cricketer who played for the national team in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a talented all-rounder and is remembered for his contributions to the sport during a pivotal era in Indian cricket history.
It is worth noting that while the name Jaiking has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries over time, with individuals from various backgrounds and regions adopting this name or variations of it.
People
Jaiking + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaiking as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Jaiking: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaiking?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaiking 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 Jaiking a common name?
We classify Jaiking 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 Jaiking most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaiking was 2017, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaiking is about 8 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 Jaiking in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaiking a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaiking 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 Jaiking still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaiking 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 Jaiking 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 Jaiking as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Jaiking, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.