Jabir
Borrowed from Arabic جَابِر (jābir).
Every Jabir since 1977 — 391 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jabir
Jabir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,966 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 391 American babies have been named Jabir. Its peak came in 2019, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jabir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jabir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #5,966 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,525 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,682 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,284 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,296 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,114 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,539 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,828 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,154 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,404 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,604 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,138 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,766 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,579 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,566 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,847 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,574 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,921 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,282 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,134 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,712 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,921 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #7,835 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,069 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,964 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,830 |
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Famous people named Jabir
- Jabir ibn Hayyan Chemist · 721–815
- Jabir ibn Abd Allah Companion · 607–697
- Jabir ibn Aflah Mathematician · 1100–1150
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jabir mean?
Borrowed from Arabic جَابِر (jābir).
How popular is the name Jabir in 2025?
Jabir ranked #5,966 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jabir?
391 babies have been named Jabir in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jabir most popular?
Jabir peaked in 2019, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Jabir a boy or girl name?
Jabir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jabir rising or falling?
Jabir has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Jabir?
Well-known people named Jabir include Jabir ibn Hayyan (chemist), Jabir ibn Abd Allah (companion), Jabir ibn Aflah (mathematician).