Jasoor
An Arabic masculine name meaning courageous, brave, or valiant.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Jasoor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jasoor today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasoor births was 2022 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasoor. 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 Jasoor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2022
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,058
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Jasoor: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jasoor 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 Jasoor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jasoor
The name Jasoor is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "jasurah," which means "courage" or "bravery." It is believed to have originated during the early days of Islam, around the 7th century AD, when the Arabic language and culture were spreading across the Middle East and North Africa.
The name Jasoor reflects the cultural values and ideals of the Arab world, where courage and bravery were highly regarded traits. It was likely bestowed upon individuals who demonstrated exceptional valor or fortitude in battle or during times of adversity.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Jasoor can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab poet and scholar, Al-Mutanabbi (915-965 AD), who often celebrated the bravery of warriors and heroes in his poetry. However, the name's roots can be traced back even further to pre-Islamic Arabian literature and folklore.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jasoor. One of the most famous was Jasoor ibn Habib al-Kindi (801-866 AD), a renowned mathematician and philosopher from modern-day Iraq, who made significant contributions to the fields of optics and number theory.
Another historical figure with the name Jasoor was Jasoor al-Ansari (1150-1220 AD), a revered Sufi mystic and poet from what is now known as Iran. His works, which often explored themes of spiritual enlightenment and divine love, were widely celebrated throughout the Islamic world.
In the realm of warfare, Jasoor ibn Khalid al-Ghassani (712-783 AD) was a celebrated Arab general who played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Umayyad Caliphate across North Africa and the Iberian Peninsula.
During the Ottoman Empire, Jasoor Pasha (1790-1855) was a prominent military commander who served as the governor of several provinces, including Damascus and Aleppo. He was known for his bravery in battles against rebellious tribes and his efforts to modernize the Ottoman military.
More recently, Jasoor al-Habib (1921-1995) was a renowned Syrian poet and writer whose works often explored themes of resistance, freedom, and the struggles of the Palestinian people. His powerful and passionate writings earned him widespread acclaim throughout the Arab world.
People
Jasoor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jasoor 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
Jasoor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasoor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasoor 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Jasoor a common name?
We classify Jasoor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasoor most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasoor was 2022, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasoor is about 3 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 Jasoor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jasoor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jasoor 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 Jasoor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jasoor 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 Jasoor 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 Jasoor?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.