Total births
1,669
Boys' name · since 1984
Jahaziel
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 1,669 babies named Jahaziel, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1790
- among boys today
- 1,669
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jahaziel is the #1790 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,669 recorded since 1984.
Social Security Administration records show Jahaziel recorded 1,669 times among boys since 1984, holding rank #1790 nationally today, ahead of 87% 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 1984 to 2025.
- #1790 among boys today
- 1,669 born since 1984
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jahaziel is currently the #1790 boys' name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 1,669 born since 1984, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1790
- among boys today
- 1,669
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Jahaziel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1790
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Jahaziel was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
99 babies were named Jahaziel in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Jahaziel compares
1,669 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
Jahaziel's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jahaziel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,669 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 99 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jahaziel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jahaziel splits its recorded history at 2005: 76% of all births land in the more recent half, 24% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1988 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 99 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jahaziel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,790
Active since
1984
Jahaziel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 99
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Jahaziel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jahaziel's strongest decade.
536 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Jahaziel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 47
1980s
47 births
- 1990s 186
1990s
186 births
- 2000s
2000s
402 births
- 2010s
2010s
536 births
- 2020s
2020s
498 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 536 births (32% of all-time use).
How Jahaziel 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 Jahaziel's total volume
Jahaziel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jahaziel by state
Where Jahaziel concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 337 | 20.2% |
| #2 | California | | 295 | 17.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 87 | 5.2% |
| #4 | New York | | 33 | 2.0% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 30 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.3% |
Texas share of Jahaziel's total US births 20.2%
Even split
337 of 1,669 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jahaziel? ▼
1,669 babies have been named Jahaziel since 1984. It currently ranks #1790 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 99 births.
When was Jahaziel most popular? ▼
Jahaziel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 536 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Jahaziel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jahaziel are Texas (337 births), California (295 births), Florida (87 births).
How long has the name Jahaziel been used? ▼
Jahaziel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1984, spanning 42 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jahaziel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaheim, Jahmir, Jahir, Jahlil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jahaziel's data
- Jahaziel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (536 total births) through the 2020s (498) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Jahaziels (337 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Jahaziel
Nearby Names Like Jahaziel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jahaziel
Jaheim Boy
#2366 4,062 births
Jahmir Boy
#774 3,715 births
Jahir Boy
#1457 2,842 births
Jahlil Boy
#2773 2,468 births
Jahari Boy
#2035 1,876 births
Compare Jahaziel side by side: Jahaziel vs Jaheim Jahaziel vs Jahmir Jahaziel vs Jahir
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jahaziel
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, 1984–2025 (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. "Jahaziel: #1790 Boys' Name - 1,669 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jahaziel. 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 Jahaziel 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.