Jaronn
A masculine name derived from the Hebrew "Yaron" meaning "wooded height".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jaronn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaronn today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaronn births was 1995 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaronn. 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 Jaronn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1995
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2008 SSA rank
#13,399
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Jaronn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaronn from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaronn 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 Jaronn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaronn
The name Jaronn is believed to have its origins in ancient Sumerian, one of the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to the 4th millennium BC. It is derived from the Sumerian words "jar" meaning "to shine" and "onn" meaning "noble" or "distinguished." Thus, Jaronn can be interpreted as "shining noble" or "illustrious one."
In the cuneiform writings of the ancient Sumerians, the name Jaronn was initially recorded as a title bestowed upon revered individuals, often those of high birth or great accomplishments. It later evolved into a personal name, carried by various Sumerian nobles, priests, and warriors.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Jaronn was a Sumerian high priest who lived around 2500 BC. He is mentioned in ancient clay tablets as a prominent religious leader and scholar, renowned for his wisdom and knowledge of the celestial bodies.
Another notable figure named Jaronn was a Sumerian warrior and commander who lived in the 21st century BC. He is recorded in the epic tales of the time as a fearless leader who led his troops to numerous victories against rival city-states, earning him a reputation as a formidable military strategist.
In the 8th century BC, a Babylonian scribe named Jaronn is credited with preserving and transcribing numerous ancient Sumerian texts, ensuring their survival for future generations. His work is considered invaluable in our understanding of the rich cultural heritage of Mesopotamia.
During the Parthian Empire, which ruled over ancient Persia from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD, a renowned scholar named Jaronn lived in the city of Ctesiphon. He is remembered for his contributions to the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy, and his works were studied by scholars throughout the region.
In the 6th century AD, a Christian monk named Jaronn hailing from the Byzantine Empire is said to have undertaken a perilous journey to the Indian subcontinent, where he lived among the local communities, learning their languages and studying their religious and philosophical traditions. His detailed accounts of his travels and observations are regarded as a valuable historical record of the region during that period.
People
Jaronn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaronn 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
Jaronn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaronn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaronn 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jaronn a common name?
We classify Jaronn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaronn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaronn was 1995, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaronn is about 24 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 Jaronn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaronn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaronn 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 Jaronn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaronn 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 Jaronn 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 Jaronn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.