Jekori
A masculine name of obscure origin, potentially meaning "firm" or "strong".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jekori. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jekori today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jekori births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jekori. 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 Jekori. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,253
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Jekori: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jekori 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 Jekori 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jekori
The given name Jekori has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known civilizations in Mesopotamia, dating back to around 3500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "je" meaning "to speak" and "kori" meaning "wise," suggesting that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their eloquence and wisdom.
Interestingly, the name Jekori is mentioned in several ancient Sumerian clay tablets found in the ruins of the city of Ur, which were primarily used for record-keeping and documentation. These tablets provide some of the earliest recorded instances of the name, indicating its widespread usage during that time period.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Jekori was a renowned Sumerian scholar and scribe who lived during the reign of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur, around 2100 BCE. This Jekori was known for his contributions to the preservation and dissemination of Sumerian literature, as well as his expertise in various academic disciplines.
Another significant figure in history with the name Jekori was a high-ranking official and advisor to King Hammurabi of Babylon, who ruled from 1792 BCE to 1750 BCE. This Jekori played a crucial role in the establishment of the famous Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest known written legal codes in human history.
During the Neo-Babylonian period, around 600 BCE, there was a prominent figure named Jekori who served as a chief astronomer and astrologer in the court of King Nebuchadnezzar II. This Jekori was renowned for his advanced knowledge of celestial bodies and their movements, contributing significantly to the development of astronomy and astrology in ancient Mesopotamia.
In the later periods of Mesopotamian history, the name Jekori was also associated with several notable scholars and philosophers. One such figure was Jekori of Uruk, who lived during the Seleucid Empire in the 3rd century BCE. He was known for his writings on various subjects, including philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy.
It is worth noting that while the name Jekori has deep roots in ancient Sumerian and Mesopotamian cultures, its usage has been relatively rare throughout history, making it a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Jekori + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jekori 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
Jekori: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jekori?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jekori 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jekori a common name?
We classify Jekori as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jekori most popular?
The single biggest year for Jekori was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jekori 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 Jekori in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jekori a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jekori 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 Jekori still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jekori 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 Jekori 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 have the name Jekori?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.