Jiraiya
Every Jiraiya since 2007 — 2,409 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jiraiya
Jiraiya is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #990 in 2025 with 231 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 2,409 American babies have been named Jiraiya — about 95% boys and 5% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 374 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 Jiraiya stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jiraiya 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 | 19 | #6,212 | 231 | #990 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,699 | 254 | #917 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,783 | 357 | #736 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,387 | 317 | #796 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6,052 | 289 | #825 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,547 | 184 | #1,081 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,587 | 127 | #1,397 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,947 | 108 | #1,559 |
| 2017 | — | — | 88 | #1,754 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,178 | 59 | #2,262 |
| 2015 | — | — | 45 | #2,702 |
| 2014 | — | — | 38 | #3,012 |
| 2013 | — | — | 25 | #4,008 |
| 2012 | — | — | 35 | #3,202 |
| 2011 | — | — | 34 | #3,273 |
| 2010 | — | — | 31 | #3,492 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,098 |
| 2008 | — | — | 22 | #4,466 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,531 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jiraiya in 2025?
Jiraiya ranked #990 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 231 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jiraiya?
2,409 babies have been named Jiraiya in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jiraiya most popular?
Jiraiya peaked in 2023, when 374 newborns received the name.
Is Jiraiya a boy or girl name?
Jiraiya is used for both: about 5% of babies named Jiraiya have been girls and 95% boys.
Is the name Jiraiya rising or falling?
Jiraiya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.