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Jasear

A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "brave warrior" or "courageous".

Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jasear. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jasear today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasear births was 2011 (6 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasear. 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 Jasear. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

6

~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans

Peak year

2011

6 babies that year

Average age

15

years old

2011 SSA rank

#11,448

Tracked since 2011

Popularity

Jasear: popularity over time

Babies born per year

02356

Decades

Jasear 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 Jasear during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2010s606

Origin

Meaning and history of Jasear

The name Jasear finds its origins in the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Middle East. It is believed to have been derived from the Proto-Semitic root "ysʿr," which meant "to be wealthy" or "to be prosperous." The earliest recorded instances of this name can be traced back to ancient Aramaic texts from the 6th century BCE, where it was spelled as "Yisʿar."

In the ancient Phoenician civilization, which flourished in the region of modern-day Lebanon, Syria, and parts of the Mediterranean coast, the name Jasear was relatively common. It was often given to children born into wealthy families or those whose parents wished for their offspring to lead a prosperous life. The Phoenicians were known for their maritime trade and exploration, and it is possible that the name spread to other regions through their travels and interactions with other cultures.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Jasear was a Phoenician merchant and explorer who lived around the 5th century BCE. He is mentioned in several ancient Greek texts as having established trade routes and settlements in the western Mediterranean, particularly in the region now known as Spain. Unfortunately, many details about his life and achievements have been lost to history.

In the 3rd century BCE, a prominent Carthaginian general named Jasear led the Punic forces against the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War. Although his military campaigns were ultimately unsuccessful, he is remembered for his strategic brilliance and unwavering determination in the face of adversity.

During the Byzantine Empire, which ruled over parts of the Middle East and the Mediterranean region from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Jasear was relatively common among Greek-speaking Christians. One notable figure was Jasear of Antioch, a 6th-century monk and scholar known for his writings on theology and philosophy.

In the medieval Islamic world, the name Jasear was adopted and adapted into various forms, such as "Yasir" or "Yaser." One of the most famous individuals with this name was Yaser ibn Ammar, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a revered figure in Islamic history. He lived in the 7th century CE and is remembered for his bravery and loyalty during the early years of Islam.

Throughout the centuries, the name Jasear has appeared in various cultures and regions, often taking on slightly different spellings and pronunciations. While not as widespread as some other names, it has maintained a presence in certain parts of the world, particularly in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, where it continues to hold cultural and historical significance.

People

Jasear + last name combinations

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FAQ

Jasear: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Jasear?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasear 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 57,125,723 US residents.

Is Jasear a common name?

We classify Jasear as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Jasear most popular?

The single biggest year for Jasear was 2011, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasear is about 15 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 Jasear in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Jasear a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jasear 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 Jasear still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Jasear 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 Jasear 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 are called Jasear?

HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.

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