Jiren
A masculine Japanese name meaning "path" or "journey".
Name Census estimates that about 267 living Americans carry the first name Jiren. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jiren today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jiren births was 2018 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jiren. 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.
People living today
267
~ 1 in 1,283,724 Americans
Peak year
2018
45 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,914
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Jiren: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jiren from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 181 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jiren 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 Jiren during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jirens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Jiren, while New York, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 24 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jiren
The name Jiren originated from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged around the 2nd century BCE, during the time of the Maurya Empire in ancient India. Jiren is derived from the Sanskrit word "Jira," which means "cumin," a popular spice used in Indian cuisine.
In Hindu mythology, there are references to the name Jiren in the sacred texts such as the Vedas and the Puranas. It is mentioned as the name of a sage or a wise man who possessed great knowledge and wisdom. However, the exact details and stories associated with this name are not well documented.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jiren can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a warrior or a soldier. Unfortunately, not much is known about this particular character or their significance in the epic.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jiren. One of the most renowned was Jiren Pethick Lawrence (1881-1963), a British politician and women's rights activist. She played a crucial role in the suffragette movement and campaigned tirelessly for women's right to vote in the United Kingdom.
Another prominent figure was Jiren Ghosh (1944-2021), an Indian classical singer and musician who specialized in the Hindustani classical music tradition. He was widely acclaimed for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.
In the world of literature, Jiren Chakraborty (1938-2014) was a renowned Bengali author and poet. He was widely recognized for his contributions to modern Bengali literature and received numerous awards and accolades for his literary works.
Jiren Reddy (1917-1998) was an Indian freedom fighter and political leader who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress and served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India.
Lastly, Jiren Borpujari (1930-2004) was an Indian playwright and filmmaker from the state of Assam. He is regarded as a pioneer of modern Assamese theatre and is credited with introducing new themes and techniques to the Assamese stage.
People
Jiren + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jiren 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
Jiren: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jiren?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 267 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jiren 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 1,283,724 US residents.
Is Jiren a common name?
We classify Jiren as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 269 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jiren most popular?
The single biggest year for Jiren was 2018, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jiren is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jiren a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jiren 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.
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.