Jorawar
A masculine Hindu name meaning "brave warrior" or "mighty fighter".
Name Census estimates that about 105 living Americans carry the first name Jorawar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jorawar today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jorawar births was 2024 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jorawar. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Jorawar with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
105
~ 1 in 3,264,327 Americans
Peak year
2024
21 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,775
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Jorawar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jorawar 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 72 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
Jorawar 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 Jorawar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jorawars live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jorawar
Jorawar is a name with roots in the Indian subcontinent, specifically originating from the Punjabi language. The name can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 10th to 12th centuries, when it was commonly used by the Rajput clans of northern India and present-day Pakistan.
The name Jorawar is derived from two Sanskrit words: "Jor" meaning strength or power, and "Awar" meaning to protect or guard. Combined, the name signifies a brave warrior or a protector of strength. This resonates with the martial traditions of the Rajput community, known for their valor and military prowess.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jorawar can be found in the historical accounts of the Rajput rulers of the Chauhan dynasty. Jorawar Singh Chauhan, a 12th-century ruler of the Chauhan clan, was a prominent figure who played a significant role in defending his kingdom against foreign invaders.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jorawar was Jorawar Singh Kalsia, a 19th-century Sikh warrior and military leader. He fought alongside Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the renowned ruler of the Sikh Empire, and played a crucial role in several battles against the Afghan and British forces.
In the realm of literature, the name Jorawar appears in the epic poem "Prithviraj Raso," which narrates the life and exploits of the legendary Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan. The poem, composed in the 12th century, mentions a character named Jorawar, who is portrayed as a valiant warrior in the king's army.
Moving forward in history, Jorawar Singh Qadian was a notable figure in the 19th century. He was a member of the Qadian branch of the Sikh community and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Ahmadiyya Muslim movement, founded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.
Another prominent individual bearing the name Jorawar was Jorawar Singh Khanna, a 20th-century Indian freedom fighter and member of the Ghadar Party. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule and was imprisoned for his revolutionary activities.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who carried the name Jorawar, reflecting its deep-rooted connection to the warrior traditions and cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Jorawar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jorawar 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
Jorawar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jorawar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 105 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jorawar 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 3,264,327 US residents.
Is Jorawar a common name?
We classify Jorawar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 106 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jorawar most popular?
The single biggest year for Jorawar was 2024, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jorawar is about 5 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 Jorawar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jorawar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jorawar 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 Jorawar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jorawar 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 Jorawar 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 Jorawar?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.