Jarison
A modern invented name with an unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jarison. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jarison today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jarison births was 2011 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jarison. 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 Jarison. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2011
5 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,148
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Jarison: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jarison 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 Jarison during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jarison
The name Jarison is believed to have its roots in the ancient Hebrew language, with its origins dating back to the biblical times of the Old Testament. It is derived from the Hebrew word "Yarisown," which means "to inherit" or "inheritance." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were expected to inherit a significant legacy or were born into a family with a strong lineage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jarison can be found in the Book of Numbers in the Bible. It is mentioned as the name of a prince from the tribe of Gad, who was among the leaders chosen to help distribute the land among the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt.
Throughout history, the name Jarison has been associated with various notable figures, although its usage has been relatively rare compared to other biblical names. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Jarison of Tyre, a prominent philosopher and mathematician from the ancient Phoenician city of Tyre, who lived around the 3rd century BC. He is known for his contributions to the field of geometry and his work on conic sections.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jarison was borne by Jarison de Belfort, a French knight who fought alongside King Louis IX during the Seventh Crusade in the 13th century. He was renowned for his bravery and valor on the battlefield.
Another significant figure with the name Jarison was Jarison Anderton, an English poet and playwright from the 17th century. He gained recognition for his satirical works and plays, which often criticized the social and political climate of his time.
During the 19th century, Jarison Bowers, an American inventor and engineer, made significant contributions to the field of textile machinery. He is credited with several patents for innovative designs that revolutionized the textile industry.
While the name Jarison has not been as widely used as some other biblical names, it has maintained a unique and distinctive quality throughout history. Its connection to the concept of inheritance and lineage has likely contributed to its enduring appeal, despite its relatively infrequent usage.
People
Jarison + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jarison 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
Jarison: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jarison?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jarison 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 Jarison a common name?
We classify Jarison 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 Jarison most popular?
The single biggest year for Jarison was 2011, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jarison is about 15 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 Jarison in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jarison a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jarison 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 Jarison still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jarison 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 Jarison 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 Jarison?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.