Jesler
A masculine name of unknown origin, potentially a variant of Jesher.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jesler. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jesler today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jesler births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jesler. 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 Jesler. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,962
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Jesler: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jesler 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 Jesler during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jesler
The given name Jesler is a rare and unique name with an intriguing history and etymology. This name is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the southern region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500-3000 BCE. Jesler is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "jes" meaning "life" and "ler" signifying "eternal" or "everlasting".
Scholars have discovered references to this name in ancient Sumerian cuneiform inscriptions and clay tablets, suggesting its use as a personal name among the Sumerian people. The name Jesler may have held spiritual or religious significance, representing the idea of an eternal or immortal life.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jesler was a Sumerian priest who lived in the city of Uruk around 2800 BCE. He is mentioned in various temple records and inscriptions, indicating his influential role in the religious and cultural life of the city.
In later centuries, the name Jesler appeared sporadically throughout the ancient Middle Eastern region. A notable figure was Jesler of Akkad, a military commander who served under the renowned Akkadian king Sargon the Great in the 24th century BCE.
During the Babylonian period, around 1800 BCE, a merchant named Jesler is referenced in several cuneiform tablets detailing trade transactions and business dealings in the city of Babylon.
Fast-forwarding to the medieval era, a scholar named Jesler ibn Al-Khalil is known for his contributions to the field of linguistics and Arabic lexicography. He lived in the 8th century CE in the city of Basra, located in present-day Iraq.
Another individual of historical significance was Jesler Al-Andalusi, a renowned Islamic philosopher and scientist who lived in the 12th century CE in the city of Cordoba, which was part of the Moorish territories in present-day Spain.
While the name Jesler has been relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples illustrate its presence across various cultures and time periods, from the ancient Sumerian civilization to the medieval Islamic world.
People
Jesler + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jesler 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
Jesler: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jesler?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jesler 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 Jesler a common name?
We classify Jesler 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 Jesler most popular?
The single biggest year for Jesler was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jesler is about 6 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 Jesler in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jesler a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jesler 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 Jesler still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jesler 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 Jesler 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 Jesler?
You can see how many people have the name Jesler on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.