How Many People Are Named Jiraiya?
Complete statistics for the name Jiraiya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jiraiya is a very rare name for boys, with only 2,138 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 154,329 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 2,154 bearers under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 6All 2,154 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jiraiya Through the Generations
Jiraiya has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 373 births. This name is predominantly used by younger generations, with all its bearers being under 30 years old. The average age of someone named Jiraiya is just 6, indicating it's a relatively new name in the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jiraiya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jiraiya
How Many People Have the Name Jiraiya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,138 people in the United States currently share the name Jiraiya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 154,329 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jiraiya a Common or Rare Name?
Jiraiya 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 Jiraiya Mean?
Jiraiya means "creative variant of Jiraiya" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jiraiya in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.
When Was Jiraiya Most Popular?
The name Jiraiya reached peak popularity in 2023, with 373 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 Jiraiya?
Approximately 2,138 people named Jiraiya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,154. That works out to roughly 1 in 154,329 Americans.
Is Jiraiya a rare name?
Jiraiya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 154,329 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jiraiya mean?
Jiraiya means "creative variant of Jiraiya" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jiraiya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Jiraiya are male and 5% are female.
When was Jiraiya most popular?
Jiraiya peaked in 2023 with 373 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.