Jasur
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "brave" or "courageous".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Jasur. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jasur today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jasur births was 2016 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jasur. 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 Jasur. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2016
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,034
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Jasur: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jasur from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 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
Jasur 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 Jasur 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 Jasur
The name Jasur has its origins in the Persian language and is derived from the word "jasur," which means "brave" or "courageous." This name was commonly used in regions that were influenced by Persian culture, such as Central Asia and parts of South Asia.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jasur can be traced back to the 10th century, during the era of the Samanid Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia. The name appears in historical records and literature from this time period, often associated with warriors and military leaders.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Jasur was Jasur al-Khwarizmi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry, and his works were widely studied and influential throughout the Islamic world.
Another important figure was Jasur ibn Muqatil, a military commander who served under the Abbasid Caliphate in the 9th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion of the Abbasid Empire and was renowned for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.
During the Timurid Empire, which ruled over parts of Central Asia and modern-day Iran in the 14th and 15th centuries, the name Jasur continued to be popular. One notable figure from this period was Jasur Mirza, a prince and military leader who was part of the Timurid dynasty.
In more recent history, the name Jasur has been carried by several influential figures in Central Asia and South Asia. One example is Jasur Haydarbekov, a renowned Uzbek writer and poet who lived from 1907 to 1984 and made significant contributions to Uzbek literature.
Another notable figure was Jasur Rakhmonov, a Soviet and Uzbek military officer who served during World War II and the Soviet-Afghan War. He was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for his bravery and military achievements.
While the name Jasur has its roots in Persian and Central Asian cultures, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among Muslim communities. The name's meaning of "brave" or "courageous" has resonated with many parents, and it continues to be a popular choice for newborns.
People
Jasur + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jasur 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
Jasur: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jasur?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jasur 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Jasur a common name?
We classify Jasur as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jasur most popular?
The single biggest year for Jasur was 2016, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jasur 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 Jasur in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jasur a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jasur 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 Jasur still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jasur 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 Jasur 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 Jasur?
Find out how many people have the name Jasur on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.