Jairus
Every Jairus since 1933 — 2,741 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jairus
Jairus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,622 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1933, 2,741 American babies have been named Jairus. Its peak came in 2015, when 83 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 Jairus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jairus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50 | #2,622 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3,641 |
| 2023 | 56 | #2,425 |
| 2022 | 43 | #2,935 |
| 2021 | 50 | #2,603 |
| 2020 | 46 | #2,705 |
| 2019 | 65 | #2,177 |
| 2018 | 73 | #2,004 |
| 2017 | 62 | #2,174 |
| 2016 | 49 | #2,569 |
| 2015 | 83 | #1,809 |
| 2014 | 69 | #2,048 |
| 2013 | 66 | #2,052 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,247 |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,216 |
| 2010 | 73 | #1,933 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,040 |
| 2008 | 71 | #1,990 |
| 2007 | 71 | #1,986 |
| 2006 | 77 | #1,797 |
| 2005 | 71 | #1,823 |
| 2004 | 65 | #1,894 |
| 2003 | 66 | #1,807 |
| 2002 | 63 | #1,825 |
| 2001 | 70 | #1,665 |
| 2000 | 68 | #1,691 |
| 1995 | 58 | #1,593 |
| 1990 | 63 | #1,414 |
| 1985 | 44 | #1,513 |
| 1980 | 25 | #2,137 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,526 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,835 |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jairus in 2025?
Jairus ranked #2,622 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jairus?
2,741 babies have been named Jairus in the United States since 1933, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jairus most popular?
Jairus peaked in 2015, when 83 newborns received the name.
Is Jairus a boy or girl name?
Jairus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jairus rising or falling?
Jairus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.