Jatori
A feminine given name of unknown origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 29 living Americans carry the first name Jatori. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 65.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Jatori today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jatori births was 1997 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jatori. 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 Jatori. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
29
~ 1 in 11,819,115 Americans
Peak year
1997
7 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,005
Tracked since 1997
Gender
Gender distribution for Jatori
Jatori is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 29 total registrations, 10 (34.5%) were male and 19 (65.5%) were female.
Jatori as a male name
- Ranked #13,005 in 2018
- 5 male births in 2018
- Peak: 2008 (5 births)
Jatori as a female name
- Ranked #17,992 in 2012
- 5 female births in 2012
- Peak: 1997 (7 births)
Popularity
Jatori: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jatori from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 12 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
Jatori 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 Jatori 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 Jatori
The name Jatori has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, which dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to be derived from the word "jati," meaning "birth" or "origin," and "ri," a masculine suffix. The name may have been used to signify one's lineage or caste within the intricate social hierarchy of ancient Indian society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jatori can be found in the Mahabharata, a revered Indian epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Jatori is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great Kurukshetra war.
During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 6th century CE, the name Jatori gained popularity among the ruling classes and nobility. Several inscriptions and historical records from this period mention individuals bearing the name, indicating its prevalence among the elite.
In the 12th century, a renowned scholar and poet named Jatori Sharan hailed from the city of Varanasi, which was a center of learning and culture during that time. His works, which primarily focused on Hindu philosophy and mythology, were highly regarded and widely studied.
In the 16th century, Jatori Singh, a Rajput warrior from the region of Mewar (now part of Rajasthan), gained fame for his bravery and military prowess. He is remembered for his valiant efforts in defending the Chittor Fort against the invading forces of the Mughal Empire.
Another notable figure with the name Jatori was Jatori Prasad, a revolutionary and freedom fighter who actively participated in India's struggle for independence from British rule in the early 20th century. Born in 1892, he was imprisoned multiple times for his involvement in the Indian independence movement and played a crucial role in mobilizing public support for the cause.
While the name Jatori has its origins in ancient India, it has also been adopted by various communities and cultures across the subcontinent over the centuries, reflecting the rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural diversity that characterizes the region.
People
Jatori + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jatori 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
Jatori: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jatori?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 29 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jatori 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 11,819,115 US residents.
Is Jatori a common name?
We classify Jatori as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 29 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jatori most popular?
The single biggest year for Jatori was 1997, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jatori is about 19 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 Jatori in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jatori a female name?
Yes, 65.5% of people registered as Jatori in the SSA data are female. 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 Jatori still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jatori 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 Jatori 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 common is the name Jatori?
See how many people have the name Jatori on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.