Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Jabier

Name: Popularity of the name Jabier in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jabier, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#4,018 (1989)

Total Babies

336

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1949

First Year

2010

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#4018

Peak Rank

336

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jabier

Jabier first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1949, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 13 Jabiers were born — ranking #4,018 that year. As of 2026, Jabier ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 336 Jabiers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jabier

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jabier is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jabir
Shabbier
Jabber
Jabbar
Jabar
Jabberer
Jabour
Chubbier
Jabba
Gibby
Jobber
Jeebies

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jabier

What does the name Jabier mean?

Jabier is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1949. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jabier in 2026?

In 2026, Jabier ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jabier most popular?

Jabier reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #4,018 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jabier most popular?

Jabier has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jabier.

Is Jabier a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jabier is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jabier?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jabier include Lang, Arcenio, Emigdio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jabier

Jabier is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1949 and has accumulated 336 births in the dataset. Jabier's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #4,018. Use the chart and map above to compare Jabier's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.