Jayree
An Indian feminine name meaning "victorious" or "conqueror".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Jayree. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jayree today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jayree births was 2000 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jayree. 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 Jayree. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2000
8 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#7,782
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Jayree: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jayree 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 Jayree 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 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jayree
The name Jayree has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been spoken in the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years. The name is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Jayra," which means "victorious" or "triumphant." It is a gender-neutral name that has been used for both boys and girls.
In ancient Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, the concept of "Jayra" is often associated with spiritual victory and the attainment of enlightenment. The name Jayree is thought to have been given to individuals as a symbol of hope and aspiration for a life of triumph and success.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jayree can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when a Hindu philosopher and scholar named Jayree Bhattacharya lived in the region of Bengal, which is now part of modern-day India and Bangladesh. Bhattacharya is renowned for his contributions to the field of logic and his commentary on the philosophical works of Nagarjuna.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Jayree was Jayree Singh, a Rajput warrior and ruler who lived in the 16th century CE. Singh was the founder of the Princely State of Alwar in the present-day state of Rajasthan, India. He is celebrated for his bravery and military prowess in defending his kingdom against invading Mughal forces.
In the realm of literature, Jayree Vaid was a renowned Punjabi poet and writer who lived in the 19th century CE. Vaid's works were instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Punjabi language and culture during a time when it was facing suppression under British colonial rule.
Moving forward in time, Jayree Rajaguru was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule in the early 20th century. Rajaguru was a staunch advocate for women's rights and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women in India.
Another notable figure was Jayree Desai, an Indian classical musician and vocalist who lived in the 20th century. Desai was a celebrated exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music and is widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists of her time. She was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to the field of music.
People
Jayree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jayree 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
Jayree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jayree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jayree 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Jayree a common name?
We classify Jayree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jayree most popular?
The single biggest year for Jayree was 2000, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jayree is about 26 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 Jayree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jayree a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jayree 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 Jayree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jayree 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 Jayree 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 Americans are named Jayree?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.