Jarvis
Boy name · #2837 in 2025 · Uniqueness 92/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Jarvis in class?
Jarvis scores 92 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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
Geography matters for names, and Jarvis is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jarviss were TX (7), GA (5), TN (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 92/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.