Jakarter
An invented name possibly blending elements of "Jakarta" and "Carter."
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Jakarter. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jakarter today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakarter births was 2019 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakarter. 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 Jakarter. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2019
7 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#10,183
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Jakarter: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jakarter 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 Jakarter 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jakarter
The name Jakarter is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, with its roots tracing back to the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, around 3500 BC. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "jak" meaning "to rise" and "ter" meaning "of the sun," suggesting a connection to the rising sun or dawn. This linguistic connection points to the name's potential association with the sun and the beginnings of a new day.
Early historical records indicate that the name Jakarter was used in various Sumerian texts, particularly in religious writings and inscriptions related to sun worship and celestial deities. Scholars have found mentions of individuals bearing this name in cuneiform tablets from the ancient city of Uruk, one of the earliest urban settlements in Mesopotamia.
One of the earliest recorded examples of an individual bearing the name Jakarter dates back to around 2500 BC. This person was a high-ranking priest in the city of Ur, known for his expertise in astrology and celestial observations. Unfortunately, the specific details of his life and accomplishments have been lost to time.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Jakarter. In the 5th century BC, a renowned Babylonian astronomer and mathematician named Jakarter contributed significantly to the development of early astronomical models and calculations. His works were instrumental in advancing the understanding of celestial movements and predicting eclipses.
During the medieval period, a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher named Jakarter ibn Malik (c. 1050 - 1120) gained recognition for his writings on metaphysics, ethics, and the nature of the soul. His works influenced various intellectual and spiritual movements across the Middle East and North Africa.
In the 16th century, Jakarter al-Andalusi (1492 - 1567) was a renowned Moorish architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the design and construction of several iconic buildings and public spaces in the Iberian Peninsula, blending Islamic and Renaissance architectural styles.
Another notable figure was Jakarter Singh (1780 - 1839), a Sikh warrior and military leader from the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. He was known for his bravery and strategic prowess in defending his people against foreign invaders during the turbulent period of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
While the name Jakarter may have evolved and taken on different cultural and linguistic nuances over time, its ancient Sumerian roots and connection to the rising sun and beginnings remain an intriguing part of its historical significance.
People
Jakarter + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakarter 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
Jakarter: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakarter?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakarter 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Jakarter a common name?
We classify Jakarter as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jakarter most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakarter was 2019, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakarter is about 7 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 Jakarter in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jakarter a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakarter 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 Jakarter still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jakarter 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 Jakarter 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 Americans are named Jakarter?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.