How Many People Are Named Jaber?

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

Jaber
Rare
Arabic

Jaber is a rare Arabic name, very uncommon in the U.S. with only 141 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 2,341,376 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 86% of those named Jaber being under 30.

~4,325
Living in US
1 in 76,636
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Arabic origin, meaning 'to seek'
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious Courageous
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

136,146
Worldwide Bearers
#7,655
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
38,695
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
13,655
🇰🇼 Kuwait
13,222
🇪🇬 Egypt
13,100
🇾🇪 Yemen
12,555
🇮🇶 Iraq
9,014
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
5,183
🇸🇾 Syria
5,100
🇵🇰 Pakistan
4,346
🇮🇳 India
3,221

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
141 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
123
Would be under 30 (86%)
20
Would be 30–60 (14%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 143 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
61
Classic Feel
5
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Jaber Through the Generations

Jaber has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 13 births. The name's current generation is quite young, with most people named Jaber being around 14 years old. The age distribution shows a strong skew towards younger individuals, with 123 under 30, 20 between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating its status as a newer-generation name.

✨ Similar Names to Jaber

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jaber's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Jaber

How Many People Have the Name Jaber?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,325 people in the United States currently share the name Jaber. That works out to roughly 1 in every 76,636 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Jaber a Common or Rare Name?

Jaber is classified as 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 Jaber Mean?

Jaber means "Arabic origin, meaning 'to seek'" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jaber Most Popular?

The name Jaber reached peak popularity in 2024, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Jaber?

Approximately 4,325 people named Jaber live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,325. That works out to roughly 1 in 76,636 Americans.

Is Jaber a rare name?

Jaber is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 76,636 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jaber mean?

Jaber means "Arabic origin, meaning 'to seek'" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Jaber more male or female?

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

When was Jaber most popular?

Jaber peaked in 2024 with 13 births that year. Current trend: 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 US4,325
All-Time Births4,325
1 in X1 in 76,636
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2024
World Rank#7,655
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.