Jarique
A variant spelling of the name Jarik, of Slavic origin meaning "bright, radiant".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jarique. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jarique today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jarique births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jarique. 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 Jarique. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,207
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Jarique: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jarique 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 Jarique 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 Jarique
The given name Jarique has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, with origins dating back to the 7th century. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Jāriq," which means "shining" or "radiant." It is believed that the name was initially used to describe individuals with a bright and luminous personality or those born during the daylight hours.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jarique can be found in the writings of the renowned Arabic scholar and historian, Al-Tabari, who lived in the 9th century. In his historical chronicles, he mentions a prominent figure named Jarique ibn Malik, a military commander who played a significant role in the conquest of Persia during the Islamic expansion.
Throughout the centuries, the name Jarique has been associated with several notable individuals. In the 11th century, Jarique al-Andalusi was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula, who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. His works were widely studied and influential during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization.
During the 13th century, Jarique ibn al-Hajjaj was a celebrated Arabic poet and calligrapher from Baghdad. His poetic compositions were highly regarded for their eloquence and artistic expression, and his calligraphic works were sought after by nobles and patrons of the arts.
In the 15th century, Jarique al-Maghribi was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Morocco. He was widely respected for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and his contributions to legal scholarship, which influenced the development of jurisprudence in the region.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jarique was Jarique al-Ajami, a skilled swordsmith from Damascus who lived in the 16th century. His expertly crafted swords were highly prized for their exceptional quality and were sought after by warriors and nobility across the Middle East.
Throughout history, the name Jarique has carried a sense of radiance, brilliance, and excellence, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of its Arabic origins.
People
Jarique + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jarique as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
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FAQ
Jarique: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jarique?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jarique 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 Jarique a common name?
We classify Jarique 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 Jarique most popular?
The single biggest year for Jarique was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jarique is about 19 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 Jarique in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jarique a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jarique 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 Jarique still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jarique 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 Jarique 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 are called Jarique?
Find out how many people share the name Jarique on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.