Total births
369
Boys' name · since 1978
Jarian
Jarian has 369 recorded births since 1978 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1980 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 369
- total births
- 1978–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Jarian sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 369 recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Jarian recorded 369 times among boys since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2021.
- 369 total births
- 1978–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
369 boys have been named Jarian since 1978, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 369
- total births
- 1978–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Jarian was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
37 babies were named Jarian in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Jarian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jarian's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jarian at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Jarian popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2021
- Peak year (1980)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Jarian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jarian's strongest decade.
120 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Jarian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 45
1970s
45 births
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s
1990s
55 births
- 2000s
2000s
120 births
- 2010s
2010s
100 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 120 births (33% of all-time use).
Jarian by state
Where Jarian concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 1.4% |
North Carolina share of Jarian's total US births 1.6%
Even split
6 of 369 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jarian? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 369 babies named Jarian. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 37 births.
When was Jarian most popular? ▼
Jarian was most popular in the 2000s decade with 120 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Jarian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jarian are North Carolina (6 births), Texas (6 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Jarian been used? ▼
Records for Jarian go back to 1978, giving 44 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Jarian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jared, Jarrod, Jarrett, Jarvis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jarian's data
- Jarian's decade-level peak was the 2000s (120 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Jarians (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Jarian
Nearby Names Like Jarian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jarian
Jared Boy
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Jarrod Boy
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Jarrett Boy
#2171 22,892 births
Jarvis Boy
#2014 17,720 births
Jarred Boy
#5962 13,255 births
Compare Jarian side by side: Jarian vs Jared Jarian vs Jarrod Jarian vs Jarrett
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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, 1978–2021 (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. "Jarian: Baby Name Since 1978 - 369 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jarian. 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 Jarian 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.