Jabari
Boy name · #1190 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Jabari? In official American birth records, Jabari has been tracked continuously since 1971, giving it 54 years of documented American history.
Jabari is currently the #1190 boy name in the United States — 172 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #947, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,465 boys born in 2025 was named Jabari.
The 54-year story
Jabari first appears in the Social Security records in 1971, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 393 boys were named Jabari — good for #608 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Jabari per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jabari against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jabari in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Jabari is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". Rare names trade instant recognition for memorability; Jabari sits firmly on that end of the spectrum.
Where Jabari is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jabari is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Jabari is most common in MD (0.6 per 1,000), VA (0.3 per 1,000), NC (0.2 per 1,000), GA (0.2 per 1,000), FL (0.2 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Jabari is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Jabari
Statistically, parents drawn to Jabari tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jamari, Jacari, Jovani, Jahari, and Javari.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jabari | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 172 | #1188 |
| 2024 | 219 | #1019 |
| 2023 | 250 | #921 |
| 2022 | 201 | #1084 |
| 2021 | 242 | #933 |
| 2020 | 234 | #942 |
| 2019 | 242 | #908 |
| 2018 | 261 | #849 |
| 2017 | 222 | #940 |
| 2016 | 236 | #911 |
| 2015 | 220 | #947 |
| 2014 | 168 | #1133 |
| 2013 | 184 | #1043 |
| 2012 | 226 | #916 |
| 2011 | 219 | #919 |
| 2010 | 243 | #865 |
| 2009 | 243 | #866 |
| 2008 | 289 | #769 |
| 2007 | 391 | #625 |
| 2006 | 393 | #608 |
| 2005 | 355 | #624 |
| 2004 | 346 | #618 |
| 2003 | 334 | #620 |
| 2002 | 254 | #703 |
| 2001 | 215 | #784 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Jabari?
In official American birth records, the name Jabari first appeared in 1971 (over 54 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 54 years.
Is Jabari a popular boy name?
Jabari ranked #1190 among boys in 2025 with 172 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #947.
When was the name Jabari most popular?
Jabari peaked in 2006, when 393 American boys received the name (ranked #608 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jabari?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,465 newborn American boys was named Jabari. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.