Jaterion
A unique invented name without a clear definitional meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jaterion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaterion today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaterion births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaterion. 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 Jaterion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#12,218
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Jaterion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaterion 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 Jaterion 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaterion
The name Jaterion is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. While some scholars believe it to be derived from an ancient Sumerian word meaning "divine protector" or "guardian of the gods," others trace its roots to a lesser-known Mesopotamian language, where it may have been a title bestowed upon high-ranking officials or religious leaders.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaterion can be found in a fragmentary cuneiform tablet unearthed in the ruins of the ancient city of Uruk, dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. This tablet, now housed in the British Museum, appears to be a list of names, with Jaterion inscribed alongside other enigmatic appellations.
In the annals of history, a handful of individuals have borne this name, though their stories are often shrouded in legend and myth. One such figure is Jaterion of Babylon, a priest and astrologer said to have lived during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BCE). According to ancient texts, Jaterion was renowned for his ability to interpret celestial omens and advise the king on matters of state.
Another notable bearer of the name was Jaterion the Wise, a Greek philosopher and mathematician who purportedly lived in the 5th century BCE. While few verifiable details remain about his life and teachings, some scholars credit him with influencing the early development of geometry and number theory.
In more recent times, Jaterion emerged as a figure in medieval European folklore, often portrayed as a powerful sorcerer or alchemist. One such tale, recorded in a 13th-century German manuscript, speaks of a man named Jaterion who possessed the ability to transmute base metals into gold and was rumored to have achieved immortality through his mastery of arcane arts.
Another individual of note bearing this name was Jaterion of Avignon, a French cleric and scholar who lived in the 14th century. Known for his extensive knowledge of ancient languages and texts, Jaterion is credited with preserving and translating numerous works of classical literature that may have otherwise been lost to history.
While the name Jaterion remains relatively obscure in modern times, its enigmatic origins and the aura of mystery surrounding its historical bearers continue to captivate and intrigue those who encounter it.
People
Jaterion + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with J
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FAQ
Jaterion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaterion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaterion 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jaterion a common name?
We classify Jaterion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaterion most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaterion was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaterion is about 21 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 Jaterion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaterion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaterion 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 Jaterion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaterion 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 Jaterion 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 share the name Jaterion?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.