Jaruis
An uncommonly used masculine name of unknown meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 25 living Americans carry the first name Jaruis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaruis today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaruis births was 1985 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaruis. 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 Jaruis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
25
~ 1 in 13,710,174 Americans
Peak year
1985
8 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,445
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Jaruis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaruis from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Jaruis remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaruis 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 Jaruis 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 Jaruis
The name Jaruis is a unique and intriguing one with a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods. It is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia around 3000 BC. The name is thought to derive from the Sumerian word "jaru," meaning "noble" or "exalted."
The earliest known reference to the name Jaruis can be found in cuneiform tablets from the city of Ur, where it was recorded as the name of a high-ranking official during the reign of King Shulgi in the 21st century BC. This suggests that the name was associated with individuals of high social status and prominence in ancient Sumerian society.
As civilizations and cultures intermingled throughout history, the name Jaruis underwent various transformations and adaptations. In ancient Greek texts, it appears as "Iaruis," which may have been influenced by the Greek word "iaros," meaning "sacred" or "divine." This connection hints at the name's potential spiritual or religious significance in certain contexts.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Jaruis was a prominent philosopher and scholar who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, during the 3rd century BC. His writings on metaphysics and ethics were highly influential in the Hellenistic world, and he is often cited as a key figure in the development of Neoplatonic philosophy.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jaruis surfaced in various European regions, particularly in the areas that were once part of the Byzantine Empire. A notable bearer of the name was Jaruis of Constantinople, a renowned architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of several iconic Byzantine churches and fortifications in the 10th century AD.
During the Renaissance period, a French nobleman named Jaruis de Montfort played a significant role in the Wars of Religion, leading the Huguenot forces in several key battles against the Catholic League. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him a place in the annals of French history.
In more recent times, the name Jaruis has been carried by several notable individuals, including Jaruis Witherspoon, an American civil rights activist and educator who fought tirelessly for racial equality and educational reform in the mid-20th century.
While the name Jaruis may not be as common as some other names, its rich history and diverse cultural influences have imbued it with a sense of distinction and intrigue. From the ancient Sumerian civilization to the modern era, the name has been associated with individuals of notable accomplishments and contributions across various fields.
People
Jaruis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaruis 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
Jaruis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaruis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 25 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaruis 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 13,710,174 US residents.
Is Jaruis a common name?
We classify Jaruis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaruis most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaruis was 1985, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaruis is about 40 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 Jaruis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaruis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaruis 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 Jaruis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaruis 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 Jaruis 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 Jaruis as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.