Jairus
2 countries#2604 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jairus was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,741 births recorded 1933–2025 · currently #2604 · peaked in 2015 with 83 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
66 births recorded 2002–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2018 with 8 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
66 births recorded 2002–2021 · peaked in 2018 with 8 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jairus’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1790 | — |
| 2007 | #1972 | ↓182 |
| 2008 | #1981 | ↓9 |
| 2009 | #2035 | ↓54 |
| 2010 | #1924 | ↑111 |
| 2011 | #2203 | ↓279 |
| 2012 | #2238 | ↓35 |
| 2013 | #2044 | ↑194 |
| 2014 | #2044 | — |
| 2015 | #1804 | ↑240 |
| 2016 | #2551 | ↓747 |
| 2017 | #2170 | ↑381 |
| 2018 | #1994 | ↑176 |
| 2019 | #2170 | ↓176 |
| 2020 | #2689 | ↓519 |
| 2021 | #2588 | ↑101 |
| 2022 | #2919 | ↓331 |
| 2023 | #2416 | ↑503 |
| 2024 | #3605 | ↓1189 |
| 2025 | #2604 | ↑1001 |
Frequently asked questions about Jairus
Is Jairus a popular name?
Yes — Jairus currently ranks #2604 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jairus more common for boys or girls?
Jairus is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jairus most popular?
Jairus peaked in 2015 in United States, with 83 recorded births that year.
Is Jairus rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jairus’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3642 in 1933 to #2604 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jairus?
At least 2,807 babies have been recorded with the name Jairus across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Jairus popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jairus appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Jairus?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jairus include Hendrik, Kahlil, Kamran.
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