Jari
Every Jari since 1942 — 671 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jari
Jari is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,459 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 671 American babies have been named Jari — about 57% girls and 43% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2021, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Jari stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,459 | 11 | #7,383 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,850 | 10 | #7,998 |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,901 | 7 | #10,164 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,793 | 12 | #6,995 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,554 | 18 | #5,218 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,157 | 10 | #7,759 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,366 | 10 | #7,891 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,841 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #6,875 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,129 | 13 | #6,500 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #9,998 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,425 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,393 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,463 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #13,147 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,339 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,357 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,358 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,260 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #12,205 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,334 | 10 | #7,214 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,293 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,444 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,135 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,320 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,851 | — | — |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,346 | 10 | #3,967 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,382 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,605 | — | — |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,498 | — | — |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,788 | — | — |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,196 | — | — |
| 1950 | 7 | #4,495 | — | — |
| 1945 | 8 | #3,507 | — | — |
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Famous people named Jari
- Jari Litmanen Soccer player · b. 1971
- Jari Kurri Hockey player · b. 1960
- Jari Puikkonen Skier · b. 1959
- Jari Sillanpää Singer · b. 1965
- Jari Mäenpää Musician · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jari in 2025?
Jari ranked #12,459 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jari?
671 babies have been named Jari in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jari most popular?
Jari peaked in 2021, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Jari a boy or girl name?
Jari is used for both: about 57% of babies named Jari have been girls and 43% boys.
Is the name Jari rising or falling?
Jari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jari?
Well-known people named Jari include Jari Litmanen (soccer player), Jari Kurri (hockey player), Jari Puikkonen (skier).