Total births
152
Boys' name · since 1977
Jarreau
Jarreau has 152 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1983 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 152
- total births
- 1977–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
Jarreau sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 152 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Jarreau recorded 152 times among boys since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2002.
- 152 total births
- 1977–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 76% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
152 boys have been named Jarreau since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 152
- total births
- 1977–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
76% of everyone ever named Jarreau was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
21 babies were named Jarreau in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Jarreau's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jarreau splits its recorded history at 1984: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1983 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jarreau at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Jarreau popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2002
- Peak year (1983)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Jarreau by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jarreau's strongest decade.
115 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 76% of all-time use.
Jarreau births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 22
1970s
22 births
- 1980s
1980s
115 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 115 births (76% of all-time use).
Jarreau by state
Where Jarreau concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 3.3% |
Pennsylvania share of Jarreau's total US births 3.3%
5 of 152 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jarreau? ▼
Jarreau has been given to 152 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2002. 21 babies were born in 1983, its single highest year.
When was Jarreau most popular? ▼
Jarreau was most popular in the 1980s decade with 115 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Jarreau most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jarreau are Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Jarreau been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jarreau since 1977 -- 26 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Jarreau? ▼
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 Jarreau's data
- Jarreau's decade-level peak was the 1980s (115 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Jarreaus (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Jarreau
Nearby Names Like Jarreau
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jarreau
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 Jarreau side by side: Jarreau vs Jared Jarreau vs Jarrod Jarreau 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, 1977–2002 (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. "Jarreau: Baby Name Since 1977 - 152 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jarreau. 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 Jarreau 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.