Jaiton
A name of unknown origin, potentially derived from Hindi or Sanskrit.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jaiton. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaiton today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaiton births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaiton. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Jaiton with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jaiton. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#12,821
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Jaiton: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaiton 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 Jaiton during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaiton
The name Jaiton is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. Its roots can be traced back to ancient India, where it was likely derived from the Sanskrit word "jaya," meaning "victory" or "triumph."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaiton can be found in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, where it was mentioned as the name of a warrior from the Kaurava clan. This epic dates back to around the 8th century BCE, indicating the antiquity of the name's usage.
In the centuries that followed, the name Jaiton gained popularity among various Hindu communities across the Indian subcontinent. It was often given to children as a symbol of strength and resilience, with the hope that they would lead victorious lives.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Jaiton was Jaiton Pandita, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived during the 11th century CE in the Kashmir region. His literary works, including the Prasannaraghava, a commentary on the Vedanta philosophy, are still studied and revered today.
Another prominent individual named Jaiton was Jaiton Singh, a Rajput ruler who reigned over the princely state of Jaipur in the late 17th century. He was known for his military prowess and his role in expanding the boundaries of his kingdom.
In the realm of spirituality, Jaiton Nath was a revered Hindu mystic and saint who lived in the 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the Nath tradition, a spiritual movement that emphasized the attainment of enlightenment through yogic practices.
Moving into the modern era, Jaiton Chakrabarti was an acclaimed Bengali writer and poet who lived from 1888 to 1962. His literary works, which often explored themes of social justice and human rights, earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades.
Another notable figure was Jaiton Gupta, an Indian mathematician and computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of theoretical computer science. He was born in 1944 and is renowned for his work on algorithms and computational complexity.
The name Jaiton has stood the test of time, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a sense of triumph and victory. Although its origins can be traced back to ancient India, the name has transcended geographical boundaries and continues to be embraced by diverse communities around the world.
People
Jaiton + last name combinations
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FAQ
Jaiton: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaiton?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaiton 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jaiton a common name?
We classify Jaiton as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaiton most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaiton was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaiton is about 20 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 Jaiton in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaiton a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaiton 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 Jaiton still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaiton 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 Jaiton 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 common is the name Jaiton?
See how many Americans are named Jaiton on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.