Jashod
An invented masculine name perhaps inspired by popular names.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jashod. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jashod today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jashod births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jashod. 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 Jashod. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,453
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Jashod: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jashod 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 Jashod during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jashod
The name Jashod is a somewhat obscure name with uncertain origins, but it is believed to have roots in ancient Indo-European languages. Some scholars trace its roots to the Sanskrit word "jasha," meaning "glory" or "honor," while others suggest a connection to the Persian word "jashn," meaning "celebration" or "feast."
One of the earliest known references to the name Jashod can be found in the Vedic scriptures of Hinduism, dating back to around 1500 BCE. In these texts, there are mentions of a sage or rishi named Jashod, who was revered for his wisdom and spiritual teachings.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jashod appears to have been used occasionally in parts of Central Asia and the Persian Empire. Historical records from this period mention a few individuals with this name, such as Jashod al-Bukhari, a renowned scholar and poet from the city of Bukhara (modern-day Uzbekistan) who lived in the 9th century CE.
In the 12th century, there is a record of a Persian mystic and philosopher named Jashod al-Din Rumi, who was born in the city of Balkh (now in Afghanistan) and later became a renowned Sufi master. His teachings and poetry had a significant influence on Islamic mysticism and literature.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jashod appears to have been used sporadically in various parts of Europe, possibly introduced through trade and cultural exchanges with the Middle East. One notable figure from this time was Jashod Ferrer, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his third voyage to the Americas in 1498.
In the 19th century, there was a French artist and illustrator named Jashod Delacroix, who was known for his intricate etchings and engravings depicting scenes from classical mythology and literature. He was born in 1815 and lived until 1892.
While the name Jashod has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been carried by a diverse range of individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Despite its obscure origins, the name has endured across centuries, perhaps reflecting the enduring human values of honor, celebration, and wisdom that it has been associated with.
People
Jashod + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jashod 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
Jashod: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jashod?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jashod 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jashod a common name?
We classify Jashod as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jashod most popular?
The single biggest year for Jashod was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jashod 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 Jashod in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jashod a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jashod 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 Jashod still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jashod 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 Jashod 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 Jashod?
Want to know how many people share the name Jashod? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.