Jarius
A masculine name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Hebrew meaning "he will awaken" or "water bearer".
Name Census estimates that about 1,759 living Americans carry the first name Jarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jarius today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jarius births was 2000 (89 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jarius. 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
1.8K
~ 1 in 194,857 Americans
Peak year
2000
89 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,521
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Jarius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jarius 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 639 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
Decades
Jarius 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 Jarius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jarius' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Florida recorded the most babies named Jarius, while Michigan, Illinois, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 56 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jarius
The name Jarius has its origins in ancient Latin, derived from the Roman name Iarius. Iarius itself was a derivative of the Latin word "iarus," meaning "hawk" or "falcon." The name was relatively uncommon in ancient Roman times but slowly gained popularity over the centuries.
During the early Christian era, the name underwent a slight spelling change to Jarius, likely influenced by the biblical figure of Jairus, a leader of a synagogue mentioned in the Gospels of Mark and Luke. This association with a religious figure may have contributed to the name's wider use among early Christian communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jarius can be found in the writings of the 5th-century Christian philosopher, Boethius. He mentions a certain Jarius, a Roman statesman and philosopher, in his work "The Consolation of Philosophy." However, not much is known about this individual beyond the reference.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jarius saw some usage, particularly in certain regions of Europe. One notable historical figure bearing this name was Jarius of Ravenna, a renowned 9th-century Italian scholar and theologian known for his contributions to the study of canon law.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jarius experienced a resurgence in popularity, perhaps influenced by the renewed interest in classical Latin texts and names. One of the most famous individuals with this name was the Italian humanist scholar Jarius Nizolius, born in 1492, who gained recognition for his works on philosophy and linguistics.
Another notable individual named Jarius was the 17th-century Dutch mathematician and astronomer, Jarius Blaeu. Born in 1596, he was renowned for his contributions to cartography and the production of intricate globes and atlases, many of which are still highly regarded today.
In the 18th century, the name Jarius was relatively uncommon, but there are records of a few individuals bearing this name, such as Jarius Pettit, an American Revolutionary War soldier and early settler in the Ohio territory.
Moving into the 19th century, one prominent figure with the name Jarius was the American educator and abolitionist, Jarius R. Milton. Born in 1824, he was a staunch advocate for the education of African Americans and played a pivotal role in establishing several schools and institutions dedicated to that cause.
People
Jarius + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,759 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jarius 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 194,857 US residents.
Is Jarius a common name?
We classify Jarius as "Rare". It ranks above 93.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,796 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Jarius was 2000, when 89 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jarius is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jarius 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.