Jarris
An invented name of uncertain meaning, potentially blending French and English elements.
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the first name Jarris. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jarris today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jarris births was 1987 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jarris. 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
132
~ 1 in 2,596,624 Americans
Peak year
1987
16 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2007 SSA rank
#10,245
Tracked since 1981
Census
Jarris in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 198 people with the first name Jarris, which placed it at #38,638 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#38,638
National first-name rank
People counted
198
198 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
62.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jarris
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jarris is Black at 62.1%. The next largest groups are White (22.2%) and Hispanic (5.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jarris described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jarris at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American62.1% · 123
- White22.2% · 44
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 11
- Two or more races4.5% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native4.0% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 3
Popularity
Jarris: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jarris from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 78 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Jarris remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jarris 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 Jarris 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 Jarris
The given name Jarris is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic language spoken in parts of Europe during the Iron Age. The name is thought to be derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "iarr," which means "to seek" or "to search." This root word is also found in other Celtic names such as Jared and Jareth.
In ancient Celtic culture, names often carried symbolic meaning and were meant to reflect the characteristics or aspirations of the bearer. The name Jarris may have been given to individuals with a spirit of exploration, curiosity, or a desire for knowledge.
While the exact origins of the name are shrouded in the mists of time, some historians believe it may have been mentioned in ancient Celtic bardic tales or oral traditions that were passed down through generations. However, there are no known written records of the name from that era.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jarris dates back to the 11th century, when it appeared in medieval Welsh manuscripts. During this period, the name was spelled in various forms, such as "Iarris" and "Yarris," reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jarris. One of the earliest known figures was Jarris ap Rhys (c. 1100-1165), a Welsh nobleman and warrior who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Welsh princes and the Norman invaders.
In the 16th century, Jarris Payne (c. 1520-1590) was an English playwright and poet who was known for his works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
During the 17th century, Jarris Blackwood (1619-1701) was a Scottish philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics and the study of the nature of reality.
In the 19th century, Jarris Whitaker (1822-1891) was a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including churches and public buildings, in the Gothic Revival style.
More recently, Jarris Callender (1910-1995) was an American artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his abstract works and his use of various materials, including metal, stone, and wood.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Jarris throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and achievement.
People
Jarris + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jarris 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
Jarris: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jarris?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 132 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jarris 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 2,596,624 US residents.
Is Jarris a common name?
We classify Jarris as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 136 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jarris most popular?
The single biggest year for Jarris was 1987, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jarris is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jarris in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 198 people with the name Jarris, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #38,638 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jarris in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jarris?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jarris leans strongly male. 166 people counted with this name were male (83.8%), compared with 32 female bearers (16.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jarris?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jarris is Black at 62.1%. The next largest groups are White (22.2%) and Hispanic (5.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jarris most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jarris in the 2020 Census, accounting for 62.1% (123 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jarris in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jarris a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jarris 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 Jarris still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jarris 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 Jarris 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.
How common is the name Jarris?
See how many people share the name Jarris on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.