Total births
24
Boys' name · since 2006
Jarif
Since 2006, U.S. Social Security records show 24 babies named Jarif, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 24
- total births
- 2006–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Jarif sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 24 recorded since 2006.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jarif has been recorded 24 times among boys since 2006, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, 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 2006 to 2018.
- 24 total births
- 2006–2018 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
24 boys have been named Jarif since 2006, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2018.
- 24
- total births
- 2006–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Jarif was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
7 babies were named Jarif in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
Jarif's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jarif splits its recorded history at 2013: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2018 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jarif at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
2008
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2006
Jarif popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2018
- Peak year (2008)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Jarif by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jarif's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Jarif births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
13 births
- 2010s
2010s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 13 births (54% of all-time use).
Jarif by state
Where Jarif concentrates geographically, total births since 2006
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 15 | 62.5% |
New York share of Jarif's total US births 62.5%
15 of 24 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jarif? ▼
24 babies have been named Jarif since 2006. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 2008 with 7 births.
When was Jarif most popular? ▼
Jarif was most popular in the 2000s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Jarif most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jarif are New York (15 births).
How long has the name Jarif been used? ▼
Jarif has been recorded in Social Security data since 2006, spanning 13 years of data through 2018.
What names are similar to Jarif? ▼
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 Jarif's data
- Jarif's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (13 total births) through the 2010s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Jarifs (15 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 Jarif
Nearby Names Like Jarif
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jarif
Jared Boy
#393 206,351 births
Jarrod Boy
#4746 25,286 births
Jarrett Boy
#2171 22,892 births
Jarvis Boy
#2014 17,720 births
Jarred Boy
#5962 13,255 births
Compare Jarif side by side: Jarif vs Jared Jarif vs Jarrod Jarif vs Jarrett
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 2006–2018 (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. "Jarif: Baby Name Since 2006 - 24 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jarif. 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 Jarif 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.