Jprince
A contracted name blending the English words "Just Prince."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jprince. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jprince today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jprince births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jprince. 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 Jprince. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,099
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Jprince: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jprince 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 Jprince during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jprince
The given name Jprince has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "ja" meaning "to praise" and "prin" meaning "royal" or "noble". Thus, the name Jprince may have originally referred to someone who was praised or revered for their regal or noble qualities.
While the exact origins of the name are shrouded in mystery, some scholars have suggested that it may have been borne by a minor Sumerian ruler or chieftain in the early days of the Mesopotamian civilization. However, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that mention the name Jprince from this time period.
The earliest known individual with the name Jprince was a Babylonian scribe who lived around 2100 BCE during the reign of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur. This scribe is believed to have been responsible for transcribing several important cuneiform tablets that have provided valuable insights into the culture and society of ancient Mesopotamia.
In the 8th century BCE, there was a notable figure named Jprince who served as a high priest in the temple of the Assyrian god Ashur in the city of Assur (modern-day Qal'at Sherqat, Iraq). He is mentioned in several Assyrian inscriptions and is believed to have played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of the Assyrian Empire.
During the 5th century BCE, a Greek philosopher and mathematician named Jprince of Croton is believed to have lived in the city of Croton (modern-day Crotone, Italy). He is credited with being one of the earliest proponents of the Pythagorean theorem and is said to have made significant contributions to the field of geometry.
In the 2nd century CE, there was a Roman senator and military commander named Jprince who served under the Emperor Hadrian. He is known for leading successful campaigns against the Parthians and for his work in fortifying the Roman Empire's eastern borders.
Another notable individual named Jprince was a 12th-century Persian poet and mystic who lived in the city of Herat (modern-day Afghanistan). His poetic works, which often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, are still widely read and studied in the Persian-speaking world today.
People
Jprince + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jprince 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
Jprince: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jprince?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jprince 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 Jprince a common name?
We classify Jprince 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 Jprince most popular?
The single biggest year for Jprince was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jprince is about 8 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 Jprince in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jprince a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jprince 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 Jprince still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jprince 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 Jprince 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 Jprince as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Jprince, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.