Jarit
A masculine name of Gaelic origin meaning "high, lofty".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jarit. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jarit today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jarit births was 1985 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jarit. 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 Jarit. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1985
5 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1985 SSA rank
#6,997
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Jarit: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jarit 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 Jarit during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jarit
The given name Jarit has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India. It can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, deriving from the Sanskrit word "jarita" which means "praised" or "celebrated." This name was commonly found in various Hindu scriptures and texts, signifying someone who was esteemed or revered.
In the early centuries CE, the name Jarit spread beyond the Indian subcontinent, finding its way into the Persian and Arabic cultures. During the Islamic Golden Age, there were several notable scholars and philosophers who bore this name, though their precise birth and death years are unclear due to the scarcity of records from that era.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jarit was a 7th-century Persian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry. His works heavily influenced the development of mathematics in the Islamic world.
In the 11th century, a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from present-day Iran, Jarit al-Din Rumi, gained widespread recognition for his spiritual teachings and literary works. His poetry, which often explored themes of divine love and human existence, has had a lasting impact on Islamic and Persian literature.
During the medieval period, the name Jarit also found its way into the European region, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula, where it was influenced by the Moorish culture. One notable figure was Jarit de Córdoba, a 13th-century architect and engineer from Andalusia, who played a crucial role in the construction of several iconic Islamic structures in Spain.
In the 16th century, a Moroccan scholar and traveler named Jarit al-Gharnati embarked on a remarkable journey across Africa and Asia, documenting his experiences and observations in a travelogue that provided valuable insights into the cultures and societies of that era.
Throughout history, the name Jarit has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including philosophy, literature, mathematics, and architecture. While its popularity may have waxed and waned across different regions and time periods, the name continues to carry a sense of reverence and celebration rooted in its ancient Sanskrit origins.
People
Jarit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jarit 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
Jarit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jarit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jarit 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 Jarit a common name?
We classify Jarit 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 Jarit most popular?
The single biggest year for Jarit was 1985, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jarit is about 39 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 Jarit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jarit a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jarit 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 Jarit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jarit 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 Jarit 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 Americans are named Jarit?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.