Total births
752
Boys' name · since 1972
Jabbar
752 babies named Jabbar in U.S. Social Security records since 1972, with the highest year being 1972. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 752
- total births
- 1972–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
752 boys have been named Jabbar since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jabbar recorded 752 times among boys since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- 752 total births
- 1972–2025 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
752 boys have been named Jabbar since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2025.
- 752
- total births
- 1972–2025
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Jabbar was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
76 babies were named Jabbar in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Jabbar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jabbar's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 30% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 70%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1972 peak of 76, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jabbar at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Jabbar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (1972)
- 76
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Jabbar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jabbar's strongest decade.
262 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Jabbar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
262 births
- 1980s
1980s
152 births
- 1990s
1990s
134 births
- 2000s 99
2000s
99 births
- 2010s 71
2010s
71 births
- 2020s 34
2020s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 262 births (35% of all-time use).
How Jabbar compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jabbar's total volume
Jabbar vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jabbar by state
Where Jabbar concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 68 | 9.0% |
| #2 | California | | 15 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Jabbar's total US births 9.0%
Even split
68 of 752 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jabbar? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 752 babies named Jabbar. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 76 births.
When was Jabbar most popular? ▼
Jabbar was most popular in the 1970s decade with 262 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Jabbar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jabbar are New York (68 births), California (15 births), Louisiana (6 births).
How long has the name Jabbar been used? ▼
Records for Jabbar go back to 1972, giving 54 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jabbar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jabari, Jabril, Jabez, Jabriel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jabbar's data
- Jabbar's decade-level peak was the 1970s (262 total births); usage has since declined to 34 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jabbars (68 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jabbar
Nearby Names Like Jabbar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jabbar
Jabari Boy
#1022 9,768 births
Jabril Boy
#3423 1,675 births
Jabez Boy
#5909 1,134 births
Jabriel Boy
#5317 1,023 births
Jabin Boy
#7880 626 births
Compare Jabbar side by side: Jabbar vs Jabari Jabbar vs Jabril Jabbar vs Jabez
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jabbar: Baby Name Since 1972 - 752 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jabbar. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jabbar draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.