Jabbar
Every Jabbar since 1972 — 752 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jabbar
Jabbar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,199 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 752 American babies have been named Jabbar. Its peak came in 1972, when 76 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 Jabbar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jabbar 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 | #11,199 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,980 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,422 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,441 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,048 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,310 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,137 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,127 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,263 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,971 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,405 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,746 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,005 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,069 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,124 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,575 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,563 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,290 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,280 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,133 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,313 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,133 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,948 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,191 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,555 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,116 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,062 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,089 |
| 1980 | 29 | #1,924 |
| 1975 | 28 | #1,765 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jabbar in 2025?
Jabbar ranked #11,199 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 Jabbar?
752 babies have been named Jabbar in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jabbar most popular?
Jabbar peaked in 1972, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Jabbar a boy or girl name?
Jabbar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jabbar rising or falling?
Jabbar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.