Jarvis
Boy name · #2837 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Jarvis? In official American birth records, Jarvis has been tracked continuously since 1882, giving it 143 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 44 baby boys were named Jarvis, placing it at #2837 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1327, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 40,909 boys born in 2025 was named Jarvis.
The 143-year story
Jarvis first appears in the Social Security records in 1882, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1989, when 635 boys were named Jarvis — good for #357 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 Jarvis per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jarvis against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jarvis in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Jarvis is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Jarvis will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jarvis is most common
State-level data for Jarvis is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Jarvis
Statistically, parents drawn to Jarvis tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kurtis, Paris, Jamel, Jamar, and Marquis.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jarvis | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #2833 |
| 2024 | 76 | #2012 |
| 2023 | 91 | #1774 |
| 2022 | 89 | #1815 |
| 2021 | 99 | #1667 |
| 2020 | 100 | #1609 |
| 2019 | 110 | #1534 |
| 2018 | 108 | #1553 |
| 2017 | 119 | #1439 |
| 2016 | 157 | #1203 |
| 2015 | 133 | #1327 |
| 2014 | 154 | #1198 |
| 2013 | 144 | #1235 |
| 2012 | 141 | #1249 |
| 2011 | 135 | #1271 |
| 2010 | 151 | #1190 |
| 2009 | 144 | #1241 |
| 2008 | 173 | #1081 |
| 2007 | 219 | #907 |
| 2006 | 184 | #1000 |
| 2005 | 186 | #937 |
| 2004 | 170 | #981 |
| 2003 | 190 | #888 |
| 2002 | 166 | #962 |
| 2001 | 205 | #813 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Jarvis?
In official American birth records, the name Jarvis first appeared in 1882 (over 143 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Jarvis a popular boy name?
Jarvis ranked #2837 among boys in 2025 with 44 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1327.
When was the name Jarvis most popular?
Jarvis peaked in 1989, when 635 American boys received the name (ranked #357 that year). Since 1989 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jarvis?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 40,909 newborn American boys was named Jarvis. 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.