How Many People Are Named Jaafar?

Complete statistics for the name Jaafar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jaafar
Very Rare
Arabic

Jaafar means 'supervisor' in Arabic, making it a name rich in leadership connotations. Only 60 people named Jaafar live in the US today, which is just 1 in 5,504,142 Americans. The majority of Jaafars are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~762
Living in US
1 in 434,973
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supervisor
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Leader Wise Responsible
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes independence, leadership, and pioneering spirit.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

149,610
Worldwide Bearers
#7,010
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
63,002
🇸🇾 Syria
15,909
🇲🇦 Morocco
10,018
🇲🇾 Malaysia
8,858
🇳🇬 Nigeria
8,407
🇯🇴 Jordan
7,086
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
5,245
🇸🇩 Sudan
5,156
🇰🇼 Kuwait
4,787
🇾🇪 Yemen
3,816

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
60 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
49
Would be under 30 (80%)
12
Would be 30–60 (20%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 61 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
46
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jaafar Through the Generations

Jaafar has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 1993 when 7 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly used by younger individuals, with 49 out of the 60 Jaafars being under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Jaafar is becoming increasingly popular among new parents, positioning it as a name for the future rather than the past.

✨ Similar Names to Jaafar

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jaafar's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Jaafar

How Many People Have the Name Jaafar?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 762 people in the United States currently share the name Jaafar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 434,973 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jaafar a Common or Rare Name?

Jaafar is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jaafar Mean?

Jaafar means "supervisor" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jaafar in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Jaafar Most Popular?

The name Jaafar reached peak popularity in 1993, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jaafar?

Approximately 762 people named Jaafar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 762. That works out to roughly 1 in 434,973 Americans.

Is Jaafar a rare name?

Jaafar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 434,973 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jaafar mean?

Jaafar means "supervisor" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Jaafar more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jaafar are male and 0% are female.

When was Jaafar most popular?

Jaafar peaked in 1993 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US762
All-Time Births762
1 in X1 in 434,973
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year1993
World Rank#7,010
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.