Jaseir
An Arabic name meaning successful, wealthy or victorious.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Jaseir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaseir today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaseir births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaseir. 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 Jaseir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,052
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Jaseir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaseir from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 10 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
Jaseir 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 Jaseir 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 Jaseir
The name Jaseir has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic root word "jasar," which means "lion" or "brave." The name Jaseir was traditionally given to boys with the intention of bestowing upon them qualities of strength, courage, and bravery.
Jaseir can be traced back to the early Islamic era, as it is mentioned in some historical accounts and literature from that time period. While its exact origin is uncertain, it is believed to have been used by various Arab tribes and communities throughout the Middle East and North Africa regions.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jaseir can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab poet and philosopher, Al-Mutanabbi, who lived from 915 to 965 CE. In his poetic works, he made reference to a brave warrior named Jaseir, highlighting the name's association with valor and heroism.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jaseir. One such figure was Jaseir ibn Abdulmalik, a renowned military commander who lived during the Umayyad Caliphate in the 7th century CE. He was known for his strategic prowess and leadership in various campaigns.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Jaseir al-Basri, a celebrated Islamic scholar and theologian who lived in the 8th century CE. He was highly respected for his profound knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of Islamic thought.
In the 12th century CE, Jaseir al-Andalusi was a renowned Andalusian poet and philosopher. His poetic works were widely celebrated and influenced the literary traditions of the Iberian Peninsula during the era of Muslim rule in Spain.
During the Ottoman Empire, Jaseir Pasha was a prominent military commander and statesman who served as the governor of several provinces in the 17th century CE. He was known for his strategic military campaigns and his efforts in maintaining order and stability within the empire.
Jaseir ibn Amr was a prominent Arab poet and warrior who lived in the 6th century CE, during the pre-Islamic era. His poetry and exploits were widely celebrated, and he is often mentioned in ancient Arabic literature as a symbol of bravery and poetic excellence.
People
Jaseir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaseir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaseir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaseir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaseir 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Jaseir a common name?
We classify Jaseir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaseir most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaseir was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaseir is about 7 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 Jaseir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaseir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaseir 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 Jaseir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaseir 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 Jaseir 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 named Jaseir?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.