Total births
671
Boys' name · since 1975
Jafar
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 671 babies named Jafar, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4629
- among boys today
- 671
- born since 1975
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jafar is the #4629 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 671 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Jafar recorded 671 times among boys since 1975, holding rank #4629 nationally today, ahead of 68% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2025.
- #4629 among boys today
- 671 born since 1975
- 2010s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jafar is currently the #4629 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 671 born since 1975, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4629
- among boys today
- 671
- born since 1975
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Jafar vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4629
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Jafar was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
33 babies were named Jafar in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Jafar compares
671 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
Jafar's all-time total is 83% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jafar | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 671 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jafar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jafar's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jafar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#4,629
Active since
1975
Jafar popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (1994)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Jafar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jafar's strongest decade.
174 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Jafar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 32
1970s
32 births
- 1980s
1980s
85 births
- 1990s
1990s
134 births
- 2000s
2000s
154 births
- 2010s
2010s
174 births
- 2020s
2020s
92 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 174 births (26% of all-time use).
How Jafar 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 Jafar's total volume
Jafar vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jafar by state
Where Jafar concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 7 | 1.0% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 7 | 1.0% |
New York share of Jafar's total US births 1.5%
Even split
10 of 671 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jafar? ▼
Jafar has been given to 671 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4629 as of the latest data. 33 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Jafar most popular? ▼
Jafar was most popular in the 2010s decade with 174 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Jafar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jafar are New York (10 births), Michigan (7 births), New Jersey (7 births).
How long has the name Jafar been used? ▼
Jafar has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 51 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jafar? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jafet, Jafeth, Jafari, Jaffer, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jafar's data
- Jafar's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (174 total births) through the 2020s (92) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Jafars (10 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 Jafar
Nearby Names Like Jafar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jafar
Jafet Boy
#2812 1,442 births
Jafeth Boy
#7065 258 births
Jafari Boy
#12687 228 births
Jaffer Boy
#12783 46 births
Jaffar Boy
36 births
Compare Jafar side by side: Jafar vs Jafet Jafar vs Jafeth Jafar vs Jafari
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jafar
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, 1975–2025 (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. "Jafar: #4629 Boys' Name - 671 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jafar. 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 Jafar 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.