Jaafar
boy nameJaafar entered the US charts in 1993, peaked at #6816 in 1993, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1993–2025
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rank today
#6816
peak (1993)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #7632 |
| 2000s | #10193 |
| 2010s | #10856 |
| 2020s | #10821 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Jaafar are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Jaafar alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jaafar in 2025?
- Jaafar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Jaafar most popular?
- Jaafar peaked in 1993, reaching #6816 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jaafar with classmates?
- Jaafar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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