Jrake
A unique given name with no clear origin or meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the first name Jrake. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jrake today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jrake births was 2011 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jrake. 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
122
~ 1 in 2,809,462 Americans
Peak year
2011
17 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2023 SSA rank
#7,494
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Jrake: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jrake from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 76 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jrake remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jrake 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 Jrake during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jrakes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jrake
The given name Jrake has its roots in ancient Sumerian culture, with origins dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is believed to have derived from the Sumerian word "jrak," which means "to shine" or "to radiate." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with concepts of light, brilliance, or radiance.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jrake can be found in the ancient Sumerian cuneiform tablets, which document various aspects of life in the region. These tablets provide valuable insights into the significance and usage of names during that era.
Throughout history, the name Jrake has appeared in various ancient texts and religious scriptures, although its prevalence and interpretations may have varied across different cultures and belief systems. In some contexts, the name was associated with deities or celestial beings, reflecting the connection to light and radiance.
The first recorded individual with the name Jrake was a Sumerian priestess who lived around 2800 BCE. She was known for her wisdom and her role in preserving ancient knowledge and traditions. Another notable figure was Jrake the Scribe, a renowned scholar from the city of Uruk in Mesopotamia, who lived around 2500 BCE and was renowned for his contributions to the development of cuneiform writing.
In the 8th century BCE, a Phoenician explorer named Jrake embarked on voyages across the Mediterranean Sea, establishing trade routes and contributing to the spread of knowledge and cultural exchange. His travels and discoveries were documented in various ancient texts, cementing his place in history.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian painter named Jrake da Vinci (1452-1519) gained recognition for his exceptional artistic skills and his works, which often depicted scenes of light and illumination, reflecting the essence of his name.
In more recent times, a British philosopher and writer named Jrake Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) made significant contributions to the fields of ethics, political theory, and feminism, advocating for women's rights and equality.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Jrake throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Jrake + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jrake as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jrake: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jrake?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 122 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jrake 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 2,809,462 US residents.
Is Jrake a common name?
We classify Jrake as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 123 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jrake most popular?
The single biggest year for Jrake was 2011, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jrake is about 11 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 Jrake in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jrake a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jrake 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 Jrake still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jrake 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 Jrake 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 common is the name Jrake?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Jrake at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.