How Many People Are Named Jafar?
Complete statistics for the name Jafar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jafar, a very rare male name, is held by just 643 people in the US, making up 1 in 513,262 Americans. The majority, 67%, are under 30, giving it a modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 659 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: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jafar Through the Generations
With only 659 total births recorded since the beginning, Jafar has always been a niche choice. Its peak popularity came in 1994 with 33 births, but its stable trend suggests it's here to stay among newer generations. Today, the average age of those named Jafar is 23, with 443 under 30 and 216 aged between 30 and 60, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jafar's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Jafar
How Many People Have the Name Jafar?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 666 people in the United States currently share the name Jafar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 497,672 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jafar a Common or Rare Name?
Jafar 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jafar in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jafar Most Popular?
The name Jafar reached peak popularity in 1994, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Jafar?
Approximately 666 people named Jafar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 666. That works out to roughly 1 in 497,672 Americans.
Is Jafar a rare name?
Jafar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 497,672 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jafar mean?
The meaning and origin of Jafar are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Jafar more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jafar are male and 0% are female.
When was Jafar most popular?
Jafar peaked in 1994 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.