Jaretzi
A unique feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 351 living Americans carry the first name Jaretzi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jaretzi today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaretzi births was 2006 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaretzi. 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
351
~ 1 in 976,508 Americans
Peak year
2006
34 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,240
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Jaretzi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaretzi from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 204 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jaretzi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaretzi 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 Jaretzi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaretzis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Jaretzi, while New York, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaretzi
The given name Jaretzi has its origins rooted in the ancient Mesoamerican civilization of the Purepecha, also known as the Tarascan people, who inhabited the present-day Mexican state of Michoacán. The name is derived from the Purepecha language and is believed to have emerged during the Post-Classic period, which spanned from around 900 to 1521 CE.
Jaretzi is thought to be a combination of the Purepecha words "jarhani," meaning "flower," and "tzi," a suffix indicating a diminutive or endearing form. Thus, the name Jaretzi can be interpreted as "little flower" or "beloved flower." This connection to nature and beauty reflects the rich cultural heritage and reverence for the natural world that characterized the Purepecha civilization.
While no specific historical references to individuals bearing the name Jaretzi have been found in ancient texts or records, the name's linguistic roots firmly establish its Purepecha origin. The earliest recorded examples of the name's usage are scattered throughout colonial-era documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, as the Purepecha people encountered and interacted with Spanish colonizers.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Jaretzi, though their fame was often localized within their respective communities or regions. One such figure was Jaretzi Cuinieris (c. 1580-1645), a renowned healer and midwife from the Purepecha community of Tzintzuntzan, whose expertise in traditional medicinal practices earned her widespread respect.
Another notable bearer of the name was Jaretzi Huitzilihuitl (c. 1720-1795), a skilled artisan and potter from the town of Patzcuaro, whose intricate ceramic works were highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs of the time.
In the 19th century, Jaretzi Tangaxoan (1832-1911) gained prominence as a leader and advocate for the rights of the Purepecha people, tirelessly campaigning for the preservation of their language, cultural traditions, and land rights.
Moving into the 20th century, Jaretzi Nahuatzen (1905-1982) was a respected educator and author who wrote extensively on Purepecha history, folklore, and literature, making significant contributions to the cultural revival and appreciation of her people's heritage.
More recently, Jaretzi Chuipanitzin (b. 1975) has achieved recognition as a talented artist and sculptor, whose works celebrate and reinterpret traditional Purepecha motifs and symbolism, earning her numerous accolades and exhibitions both nationally and internationally.
People
Jaretzi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaretzi 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
Jaretzi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaretzi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 351 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaretzi 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 976,508 US residents.
Is Jaretzi a common name?
We classify Jaretzi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 354 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaretzi most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaretzi was 2006, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaretzi is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaretzi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaretzi 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.
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.