Lajarvis
A variation of the name Jarvis, potentially of English origin.
Name Census estimates that about 93 living Americans carry the first name Lajarvis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lajarvis today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lajarvis births was 1991 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lajarvis. 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 Lajarvis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
93
~ 1 in 3,685,531 Americans
Peak year
1991
13 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2007 SSA rank
#10,425
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Lajarvis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lajarvis from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 42 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lajarvis 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 Lajarvis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lajarvis' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lajarvis
The name Lajarvis is a unique and intriguing one, with origins that can be traced back to ancient times. It is believed to have originated from the Aramaic language, spoken in parts of the Middle East and Central Asia during the first millennium BCE.
One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the ancient Aramaic texts, where it is thought to have been derived from the words "laj" meaning "to shine" and "arvis" meaning "guardian." This suggests that the name Lajarvis may have been used to denote someone who was considered a shining protector or guardian.
In the centuries that followed, the name Lajarvis appeared sporadically in various historical records and texts, often associated with individuals of significance or influence. One notable bearer of the name was Lajarvis of Antioch, a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century CE. His writings on ethics and morality were widely studied and discussed during his time.
Another prominent figure with the name Lajarvis was a Persian poet and mystic who lived in the 12th century CE. Known for his deeply spiritual works, his poems and writings were highly regarded and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.
During the Middle Ages, the name Lajarvis gained popularity among certain noble families in Europe. One such individual was Lajarvis de Montfort, a French knight and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade in the late 12th century. His bravery and valor in battle earned him a place in the historical chronicles of the time.
In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the name was Lajarvis Erasmus, a Dutch Renaissance scholar and humanist. His extensive writings on theology, philosophy, and education had a significant impact on the intellectual landscape of his era, and he is regarded as one of the most influential figures of the Renaissance period.
While the name Lajarvis may have fallen out of common usage in more recent times, its rich history and unique origins continue to captivate those with an interest in onomastics and cultural heritage.
People
Lajarvis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lajarvis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lajarvis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lajarvis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 93 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lajarvis 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 3,685,531 US residents.
Is Lajarvis a common name?
We classify Lajarvis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 96 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lajarvis most popular?
The single biggest year for Lajarvis was 1991, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lajarvis is about 35 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 Lajarvis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lajarvis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lajarvis 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 Lajarvis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lajarvis 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 Lajarvis 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 Lajarvis?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.