Total births
136
Boys' name · since 1981
Jarris
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 136 babies named Jarris, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 136
- total births
- 1981–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Jarris is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 136 have been recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jarris has been recorded 136 times among boys since 1981, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2007.
- 136 total births
- 1981–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
136 boys have been named Jarris since 1981, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 136
- total births
- 1981–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Jarris was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
16 babies were named Jarris in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Jarris's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jarris splits its recorded history at 1989: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2000 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jarris at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Jarris popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2007
- Peak year (1987)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Jarris by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jarris's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Jarris births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
78 births
- 1990s
1990s
34 births
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 78 births (57% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jarris? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 136 babies named Jarris. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 16 births.
When was Jarris most popular? ▼
Jarris was most popular in the 1980s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Jarris been used? ▼
Records for Jarris go back to 1981, giving 27 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Jarris? ▼
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 Jarris's data
- Jarris's decade-level peak was the 1980s (78 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Jarris
Nearby Names Like Jarris
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jarris
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 Jarris side by side: Jarris vs Jared Jarris vs Jarrod Jarris 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, 1981–2007 (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. "Jarris: Baby Name Since 1981 - 136 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jarris. 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 Jarris 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.