Boy nameCurrently #1,170 in the USSteady
Jair
1 syllablePeak year: 20034 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jair's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jair's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jair |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 47 |
| 1992 | 59 |
| 1993 | 51 |
| 1994 | 45 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 158 |
| 1997 | 97 |
| 1998 | 84 |
| 1999 | 104 |
| 2000 | 130 |
| 2001 | 237 |
| 2002 | 321 |
| 2003 | 480 |
| 2004 | 353 |
| 2005 | 314 |
| 2006 | 296 |
| 2007 | 281 |
| 2008 | 248 |
| 2009 | 280 |
| 2010 | 243 |
| 2011 | 251 |
| 2012 | 192 |
| 2013 | 264 |
| 2014 | 208 |
| 2015 | 199 |
| 2016 | 222 |
| 2017 | 179 |
| 2018 | 198 |
| 2019 | 214 |
| 2020 | 249 |
| 2021 | 238 |
| 2022 | 194 |
| 2023 | 207 |
| 2024 | 177 |
Jair through the decades
- Jair peaked in 2003, when 480 babies were named Jair in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jair has fallen 19% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jair currently ranks #1,170 in the US and is holding steady.