Jabar
Every Jabar since 1971 — 450 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jabar
Jabar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,198 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 450 American babies have been named Jabar. Its peak came in 1977, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jabar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jabar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,198 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,389 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,827 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,180 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,793 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,070 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,068 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,281 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,538 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,920 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,780 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,601 |
| 2004 | 15 | #5,353 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,429 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,747 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,711 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,629 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,849 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,877 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,713 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,525 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jabar in 2025?
Jabar ranked #11,198 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jabar?
450 babies have been named Jabar in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jabar most popular?
Jabar peaked in 1977, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Jabar a boy or girl name?
Jabar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jabar rising or falling?
Jabar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.