Jerwan
Arabic masculine name of disputed origin, possibly meaning "rose water".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Jerwan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jerwan today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerwan births was 1997 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerwan. 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 Jerwan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1997
7 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#7,653
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Jerwan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jerwan 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 Jerwan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jerwan
The given name Jerwan has its roots in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East and parts of the Mediterranean region during the first millennium BC. The name is believed to have originated from the Aramaic word "jerwan," which translates to "high one" or "exalted one."
Aramaic was the lingua franca of the Neo-Assyrian Empire and later the Achaemenid Persian Empire, and as such, the name Jerwan likely spread across these regions during these time periods. It is possible that the name was also influenced by similar-sounding words in other Semitic languages, such as the Hebrew word "yardan," meaning "descender" or "one who descends."
The earliest recorded mention of the name Jerwan can be traced back to ancient Aramaic inscriptions and documents from the 6th century BC. One notable figure bearing this name was Jerwan ben Hezekiah, a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in Babylonia during the 3rd century AD. He is known for his contributions to the Talmud and for his role in preserving and transmitting Jewish religious teachings during the Babylonian exile.
Another historical figure named Jerwan was a 7th-century Arab poet and warrior from the Banu Qais tribe. He was renowned for his mastery of the Arabic language and his poetic prowess, and his works were widely celebrated during his lifetime.
In the medieval period, the name Jerwan appeared in various historical records and chronicles from the Middle East. One notable bearer of this name was Jerwan al-Kindi, a 9th-century Arab philosopher, mathematician, and scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of optics, music theory, and cryptography.
During the Renaissance period, a figure named Jerwan ibn Battuta, a 14th-century Moroccan scholar and explorer, gained fame for his extensive travels across Africa, Asia, and parts of Europe. His detailed accounts of his journeys, known as the "Rihla" (Travels), provided valuable insights into the cultures and societies he encountered.
In more recent times, the name Jerwan has been associated with individuals from various cultural backgrounds, although its usage has been relatively rare compared to other names. One notable modern bearer of this name was Jerwan Awad Murad, a Palestinian writer and poet who lived in the 20th century and was known for his works exploring themes of identity, displacement, and resistance.
People
Jerwan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerwan 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
Jerwan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerwan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerwan 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Jerwan a common name?
We classify Jerwan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerwan most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerwan was 1997, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerwan is about 28 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 Jerwan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jerwan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerwan 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 Jerwan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jerwan 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 Jerwan 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 called Jerwan?
You can see how many Americans are named Jerwan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.