Jakyre
A uniquely-coined name potentially derived from Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jakyre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jakyre today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakyre births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakyre. 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 Jakyre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#12,174
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Jakyre: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jakyre 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 Jakyre 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 Jakyre
The given name Jakyre has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of southern Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) during the 3rd millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "ja" meaning "to flourish" and "kyre" meaning "life force" or "vitality." The combination of these two words suggests that the name Jakyre was originally intended to convey a sense of vibrant energy and a prosperous existence.
One of the earliest known references to the name Jakyre can be found in the epic poem "The Epic of Gilgamesh," which is considered one of the oldest surviving works of literature, dating back to around 2100 BCE. In this ancient Sumerian text, Jakyre is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a skilled artisan who crafted intricate jewelry for the gods.
During the Neo-Babylonian period (626-539 BCE), a prominent scholar and astrologer named Jakyre bin Shar-kudurri gained recognition for his contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the interpretation of omens. His writings on astronomy and divination were widely circulated and studied by scholars across the ancient Near East.
In the 4th century BCE, a Greek historian named Jakyre of Rhodos is known to have documented the events surrounding the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. Unfortunately, his original writings have been lost to time, but his work is referenced by later historians such as Thucydides and Xenophon.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian painter and sculptor named Jakyre Buonarroti (1475-1564) gained fame for his masterpieces, including the iconic statue of David and the frescoes adorning the Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican City. His artistic achievements earned him the moniker "Il Divino" ("The Divine One") and cemented his legacy as one of the most influential figures of the Italian Renaissance.
In the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named Jakyre Diderot (1713-1784) made significant contributions to the Enlightenment movement. He is best known for his co-editorship of the influential Encyclopédie, which aimed to compile and disseminate knowledge from various fields of study, and for his works exploring themes of education, morality, and social reform.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jakyre, a name that has endured for millennia and carries with it a rich cultural heritage rooted in the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia.
People
Jakyre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakyre 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
Jakyre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakyre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakyre 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 Jakyre a common name?
We classify Jakyre 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 Jakyre most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakyre was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakyre is about 21 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 Jakyre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jakyre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakyre 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 Jakyre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jakyre 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 Jakyre 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 Jakyre?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.