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Jarin

A modern invented name, potentially from German "Jahn" meaning God is gracious.

Name Census estimates that about 1,024 living Americans carry the first name Jarin. It is a predominantly male name (96.9% of registrations). The average person named Jarin today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jarin births was 2001 (68 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Jarin. 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

1.0K

~ 1 in 334,721 Americans

Peak year

2001

68 babies that year

Average age

28

years old

2023 SSA rank

#11,447

Tracked since 1973

Gender

Gender distribution for Jarin

Jarin leans heavily male at 96.9% of total registrations, but 33 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.

97% male
Male1,015 (96.9%)Female33 (3.1%)

Jarin as a male name

  • Ranked #13,022 in 2023
  • 5 male births in 2023
  • Peak: 2001 (60 births)

Jarin as a female name

  • Ranked #11,447 in 2001
  • 8 female births in 2001
  • Peak: 2000 (8 births)

Popularity

Jarin: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Jarin from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 402 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

MaleFemale
0173451681975198019851990199520002005201020152020

Decades

Jarin 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 Jarin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1970s41041
1980s17610186
1990s2827289
2000s38616402
2010s1140114
2020s16016

Geography

Where Jarins live

The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Hawaii, Florida recorded the most babies named Jarin, while Utah, Texas, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.

Origin

Meaning and history of Jarin

The name Jarin is believed to have its origins in the Persian language. It is a variation of the name Jarin, which means "flowing water" or "stream." The name can be traced back to ancient Persia, which is now modern-day Iran, and it was likely used as early as the 6th century BCE.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Jarin can be found in the Avesta, the sacred texts of Zoroastrianism. In these ancient Persian scriptures, there are references to a figure named Jarin, who is described as a wise and revered leader.

During the Sasanian Empire, which ruled over Persia from the 3rd to the 7th century CE, the name Jarin gained popularity among the noble classes. It was seen as a name that conveyed strength, wisdom, and a connection to nature.

In the 9th century, the Persian poet and scholar Abul-Qasim Firdausi mentioned a character named Jarin in his epic poem, the Shahnameh. This literary work is considered one of the most significant masterpieces of Persian literature and has played a crucial role in preserving the name's legacy.

Over the centuries, several notable historical figures have borne the name Jarin. One such individual was Jarin al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 8th century CE. He was known for his expertise in the interpretation of the Quran and his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.

Another notable figure was Jarin al-Khwarizmi, a Persian mathematician, astronomer, and geographer who lived in the 9th century CE. He is widely recognized for his influential work in introducing Indian numerals and the concept of algebra to the Islamic world.

In the 12th century, Jarin al-Din Atabek was a powerful ruler and military commander who governed over parts of modern-day Iraq and Syria. He played a significant role in the Crusades and is remembered for his strategic military campaigns against the Crusaders.

During the 13th century, Jarin al-Hafiz was a celebrated Persian poet and calligrapher. His works were highly regarded for their beauty, eloquence, and deep spiritual insights.

In more recent history, Jarin Khan was a prominent Afghan political figure who served as the Prime Minister of Afghanistan in the early 20th century, from 1919 to 1925.

While the name Jarin may have evolved and taken on different spellings and variations over time, its Persian roots and the legacy of those who have borne this name throughout history continue to be a source of cultural significance and pride.

People

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FAQ

Jarin: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Jarin?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,024 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jarin 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 334,721 US residents.

Is Jarin a common name?

We classify Jarin as "Rare". It ranks above 90.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,048 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Jarin most popular?

The single biggest year for Jarin was 2001, when 68 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jarin is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Jarin a male name?

Yes, 96.9% of people registered as Jarin 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.

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.

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