Total births
185
Girls' name · since 1985
Jatara
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 185 babies named Jatara, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 185
- total births
- 1985–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Jatara is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 185 have been recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jatara has been recorded 185 times among girls since 1985, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2009.
- 185 total births
- 1985–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
185 girls have been named Jatara since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 185
- total births
- 1985–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Jatara was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
21 babies were named Jatara in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Jatara's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jatara's full recorded timeline at 1994, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1985, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1987 peak of 21 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jatara at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Jatara popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2009
- Peak year (1987)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Jatara by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jatara's strongest decade.
76 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Jatara births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
67 births
- 1990s
1990s
76 births
- 2000s
2000s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 76 births (41% of all-time use).
Jatara by state
Where Jatara concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 19 | 10.3% |
Illinois share of Jatara's total US births 10.3%
19 of 185 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jatara? ▼
Jatara has been given to 185 babies in the U.S. since 1985, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2009. 21 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Jatara most popular? ▼
Jatara was most popular in the 1990s decade with 76 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Jatara most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jatara are Illinois (19 births).
How long has the name Jatara been used? ▼
Records for Jatara go back to 1985, giving 25 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Jatara? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jatziri, Jatziry, Jatavia, Jatoria, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jatara's data
- Jatara's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (76 total births) through the 2000s (42) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Jataras (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Jatara
Nearby Names Like Jatara
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jatara
Jatziri Girl
#5263 493 births
Jatziry Girl
#9292 483 births
Jatavia Girl
#13983 449 births
Jatoria Girl
#15930 251 births
Jatoya Girl
141 births
Compare Jatara side by side: Jatara vs Jatziri Jatara vs Jatziry Jatara vs Jatavia
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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, 1985–2009 (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. "Jatara: Baby Name Since 1985 - 185 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jatara. 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 Jatara 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.