Total births
629
Boys' name · since 1981
Jayro
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 629 babies named Jayro, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8531
- among boys today
- 629
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jayro is the #8531 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 629 recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jayro has been recorded 629 times among boys since 1981, currently ranked #8531 nationally and more common than 40% of boys, 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 1981 to 2025.
- #8531 among boys today
- 629 born since 1981
- 2000s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jayro is currently the #8531 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 629 born since 1981, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8531
- among boys today
- 629
- born since 1981
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Jayro vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8531
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Jayro was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
85 babies were named Jayro in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Jayro compares
629 Top 39% higher than 61% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jayro's all-time total is 71% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jayro | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 629 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 85 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jayro's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jayro's full recorded timeline at 2004, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1981, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2005 peak of 85 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jayro at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#8,531
Active since
1981
Jayro popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2005)
- 85
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Jayro by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jayro's strongest decade.
291 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Jayro births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 63
1980s
63 births
- 1990s
1990s
138 births
- 2000s
2000s
291 births
- 2010s 98
2010s
98 births
- 2020s 39
2020s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 291 births (46% of all-time use).
How Jayro compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jayro's total volume
Jayro vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jayro by state
Where Jayro concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 156 | 24.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 16 | 2.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 9 | 1.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 9 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Jayro's total US births 24.8%
Even split
156 of 629 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jayro? ▼
629 babies have been named Jayro since 1981. It currently ranks #8531 among boys. The peak year was 2005 with 85 births.
When was Jayro most popular? ▼
Jayro was most popular in the 2000s decade with 291 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Jayro most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jayro are California (156 births), Texas (16 births), New Jersey (9 births).
How long has the name Jayro been used? ▼
Jayro has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 45 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jayro? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jayden, Jay, Jayce, Jaylen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jayro's data
- Jayro's decade-level peak was the 2000s (291 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jayros (156 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Jayro
Nearby Names Like Jayro
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jayro
Jayden Boy
#59 253,989 births
Jay Boy
#396 195,548 births
Jayce Boy
#169 45,423 births
Jaylen Boy
#324 40,904 births
Jayson Boy
#625 35,931 births
Compare Jayro side by side: Jayro vs Jayden Jayro vs Jay Jayro vs Jayce
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jayro
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, 1981–2025 (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. "Jayro: #8531 Boys' Name - 629 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jayro. 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 Jayro 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.