How Many People Are Named Jorah?
Complete statistics for the name Jorah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jorah is a very rare name for boys, with only 323 people bearing it in the US today. That's just 1 in 1,022,992 Americans! It's also a genuinely modern name, with all 325 under-30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 325 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jorah Through the Generations
Jorah has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2019 with 42 births. Today, the average age of someone named Jorah is just 8 years old, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. With 325 under-30 and none over 60, Jorah is firmly rooted in contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jorah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jorah
How Many People Have the Name Jorah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 323 people in the United States currently share the name Jorah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,022,992 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jorah a Common or Rare Name?
Jorah 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 Jorah Mean?
Jorah means "creative variant of Jora" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jorah in SSA data, approximately 76% are male and 24% are female.
When Was Jorah Most Popular?
The name Jorah reached peak popularity in 2019, with 42 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 Jorah?
Approximately 323 people named Jorah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 325. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,022,992 Americans.
Is Jorah a rare name?
Jorah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,022,992 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jorah mean?
Jorah means "creative variant of Jora" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jorah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 76% of people named Jorah are male and 24% are female.
When was Jorah most popular?
Jorah peaked in 2019 with 42 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.