Total births
1,482
Boys' name · since 1986
Jadarius
Jadarius has 1,482 recorded births since 1986 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2001 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4972
- among boys today
- 1,482
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
1,482 babies have been named Jadarius since 1986, making it today's #4972 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jadarius has been recorded 1,482 times among boys since 1986, currently ranked #4972 nationally and more common than 65% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #4972 among boys today
- 1,482 born since 1986
- 2000s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Jadarius is currently the #4972 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 1,482 born since 1986, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4972
- among boys today
- 1,482
- born since 1986
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Jadarius vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4972
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Jadarius was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
84 babies were named Jadarius in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Jadarius compares
1,482 Top 25% higher than 75% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jadarius's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jadarius | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,482 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 84 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jadarius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jadarius's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 84, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jadarius at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#4,972
Active since
1986
Jadarius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 84
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Jadarius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jadarius's strongest decade.
685 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Jadarius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
415 births
- 2000s
2000s
685 births
- 2010s
2010s
282 births
- 2020s 88
2020s
88 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 685 births (46% of all-time use).
How Jadarius 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 Jadarius's total volume
Jadarius vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jadarius by state
Where Jadarius concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 256 | 17.3% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 166 | 11.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 152 | 10.3% |
| #4 | Texas | | 143 | 9.6% |
| #5 | Florida | | 97 | 6.5% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 55 | 3.7% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 29 | 2.0% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 17 | 1.1% |
Mississippi share of Jadarius's total US births 17.3%
Even split
256 of 1,482 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Jadarius appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jadarius? ▼
Jadarius has been given to 1,482 babies in the U.S. since 1986, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4972 as of the latest data. 84 babies were born in 2001, its single highest year.
When was Jadarius most popular? ▼
Jadarius was most popular in the 2000s decade with 685 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Jadarius most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jadarius are Mississippi (256 births), Alabama (166 births), Georgia (152 births).
How long has the name Jadarius been used? ▼
Jadarius has been recorded in Social Security data since 1986, spanning 40 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jadarius? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaden, Jadon, Jade, Jadiel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jadarius's data
- Jadarius's decade-level peak was the 2000s (685 total births); usage has since declined to 88 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Jadariuss (256 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Jadarius
Nearby Names Like Jadarius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jadarius
Jaden Boy
#394 81,469 births
Jadon Boy
#1394 10,606 births
Jade Boy
#2401 5,855 births
Jadiel Boy
#1070 5,560 births
Jad Boy
#1352 3,818 births
Compare Jadarius side by side: Jadarius vs Jaden Jadarius vs Jadon Jadarius vs Jade
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jadarius
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1986–2025 (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. "Jadarius: #4972 Boys' Name - 1,482 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jadarius. 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 Jadarius 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 July 2026.