Jaree
Of Thai origin, the name Jaree means "prosperous" or "wealthy".
Name Census estimates that about 192 living Americans carry the first name Jaree. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 53.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Jaree today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaree births was 1987 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaree. 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.
People living today
192
~ 1 in 1,785,179 Americans
Peak year
1987
16 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,938
Tracked since 1975
Census
Jaree in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 322 people with the first name Jaree, which placed it at #28,067 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#28,067
National first-name rank
People counted
322
322 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
58.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jaree
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaree is Black at 58.1%. The next largest groups are White (27.0%) and Hispanic (5.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jaree described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jaree at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American58.1% · 187
- White27.0% · 87
- Hispanic or Latino5.3% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.0% · 16
- Two or more races4.7% · 15
Gender
Gender distribution for Jaree
Jaree is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 198 total registrations, 92 (46.5%) were male and 106 (53.5%) were female.
Jaree as a male name
- Ranked #12,938 in 2013
- 5 male births in 2013
- Peak: 2002 (13 births)
Jaree as a female name
- Ranked #17,228 in 2004
- 5 female births in 2004
- Peak: 1987 (16 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Jaree on both sides of the split. Of the 322 people counted with this name, 133 were male (41.3%) and 189 were female (58.7%).
Popularity
Jaree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaree from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 80 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaree 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 Jaree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaree
The name Jaree originates from the Thai language and culture, with its roots dating back to the 13th century during the Sukhothai Kingdom era. The name is derived from the Thai word "จารี," which means "to walk" or "to travel." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who were known for their wanderlust or those who embraced the nomadic lifestyle.
In ancient Thai literature, the name Jaree is mentioned in several folktales and poems, often associated with characters who embarked on epic journeys or quests. One notable example is the 14th-century Thai epic poem "Khun Chang Khun Phan," where a character named Jaree plays a pivotal role in the narrative.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Jaree can be traced back to the 15th century during the Ayutthaya Kingdom period. Historical records indicate that a notable figure named Jaree Naranath served as a military commander and advisor to King Naresuan the Great, who reigned from 1590 to 1605.
Throughout history, several individuals with the name Jaree have left their mark in various fields. One such notable figure was Jaree Chamnarnkiet (1892-1964), a renowned Thai scholar and educator who played a significant role in reforming the Thai education system in the early 20th century.
Another prominent individual with the name Jaree was Jaree Pitakpaibun (1912-1986), a Thai artist and sculptor widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern Thai art. His works, which often depicted traditional Thai themes and styles, are featured in various museums and galleries across Thailand.
In the realm of Thai literature, Jaree Tiennuan (1932-2002) stands out as a celebrated novelist and short story writer. Her works, which often explored the complexities of human relationships and societal issues, earned her numerous literary awards and accolades during her lifetime.
Jaree Chulikatchalit (1941-2015) was a renowned Thai actress and singer who graced the silver screen and stage for over five decades. She was widely regarded as a cultural icon and received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the Thai entertainment industry.
Lastly, Jaree Pornpet (1960-present) is a prominent Thai businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded and currently serves as the CEO of a successful real estate development company. Her achievements in the business world have been recognized with several prestigious awards and honors.
People
Jaree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaree 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
Jaree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 192 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaree 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 1,785,179 US residents.
Is Jaree a common name?
We classify Jaree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaree most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaree was 1987, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaree is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jaree in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 322 people with the name Jaree, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #28,067 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jaree in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jaree?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Jaree on both sides of the split. Of the 322 people counted with this name, 133 were male (41.3%) and 189 were female (58.7%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jaree?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaree is Black at 58.1%. The next largest groups are White (27.0%) and Hispanic (5.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jaree most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jaree in the 2020 Census, accounting for 58.1% (187 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jaree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaree a female name?
Yes, 53.5% of people registered as Jaree in the SSA data are female. 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 Jaree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaree 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 Jaree 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.
How many Americans are named Jaree?
See how many people share the name Jaree on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.