Jhobany
A beautiful name of Taino (indigenous Caribbean) origin, interpreted to mean "generous".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jhobany. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jhobany today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jhobany births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jhobany. 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 Jhobany. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,742
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Jhobany: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jhobany 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 Jhobany 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 Jhobany
The name Jhobany is a relatively modern name with unclear origins. It does not appear to be derived from any specific language or culture, but rather seems to be a creative combination of sounds and letters that have a pleasing and unique quality.
While the exact meaning and etymology of the name are uncertain, it is possible that it was inspired by other names or words from various linguistic backgrounds. The inclusion of the letters "jh" could suggest influences from certain Indian or South Asian languages, where this combination of letters is commonly used. The latter part of the name, "bany," may have roots in various Romance languages or could be a playful variation on more common name endings.
Despite its ambiguous origins, the name Jhobany has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain regions or communities. However, due to its relatively modern nature, there are no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures.
As for notable individuals who have borne the name Jhobany, here are a few examples:
1. Jhobany Vega (born 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball player who has played in the minor leagues for various organizations in Major League Baseball (MLB).
2. Jhobany García (born 1994) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for various clubs in Colombia and other South American countries.
3. Jhobany Ayala (born 1987) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer who has competed in the lightweight and super lightweight divisions.
4. Jhobany Martínez (born 1990) is a Venezuelan professional baseball player who has played in the minor leagues for several MLB organizations.
5. Jhobany Pereira (born 1995) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a defender for clubs in Colombia and other South American countries.
It is worth noting that due to the relative rarity and modern nature of the name Jhobany, there may not be a significant number of historical figures or famous individuals who have borne this name.
People
Jhobany + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jhobany 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
Jhobany: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jhobany?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jhobany 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 Jhobany a common name?
We classify Jhobany 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 Jhobany most popular?
The single biggest year for Jhobany was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jhobany is about 23 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 Jhobany in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jhobany a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jhobany 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 Jhobany still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jhobany 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 Jhobany 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 Jhobany as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Jhobany, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.