Japree
A Hindi name meaning "Chanting the Lord's name".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Japree. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Japree today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Japree births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Japree. 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 Japree. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,658
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Japree: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Japree 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 Japree 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 Japree
The name Japree is believed to have originated in ancient Sanskrit texts, with its roots tracing back to the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "japa," which refers to the practice of repetitive meditation or chanting of a mantra. It is thought to have been first used as a given name around the 5th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Japree can be found in the Upanishads, a collection of philosophical-religious texts that form part of the Hindu scriptures. In the Katha Upanishad, there is a reference to a sage named Japree, who is revered for his spiritual wisdom and teachings.
In the 8th century CE, a renowned scholar and poet named Japree Vidyapati gained prominence in the court of King Lakshmana Sena in Bengal. His works, which included lyrical love poems and devotional hymns, were highly influential in shaping the literary and cultural landscape of the region.
During the 12th century, a mystic and philosopher named Japree Siddhartha made significant contributions to the Nath tradition, a spiritual movement that emphasized the pursuit of enlightenment through yogic practices and self-realization. His teachings and writings continue to be studied and revered by adherents of this tradition.
In the 16th century, a Sufi saint and spiritual leader named Japree Nizam-ud-din Auliya lived in Delhi and was renowned for his compassion, humility, and profound spiritual insights. His teachings and principles of universal love and harmony had a lasting impact on the Sufi tradition in South Asia.
Another notable figure bearing the name Japree was Japree Bairagi, a 17th-century Hindu ascetic and poet from the Braj region of northern India. His poetic compositions, which often celebrated the devotional love for the divine, have been preserved and continue to be recited and studied by scholars and devotees.
People
Japree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Japree 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
Japree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Japree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Japree 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 Japree a common name?
We classify Japree 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 Japree most popular?
The single biggest year for Japree was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Japree is about 23 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 Japree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Japree a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Japree 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 Japree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Japree 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 Japree 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 Japree?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Japree on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.