Boy · #8,115 in 2026

Jary

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

Current Rank

#8,115

Peak Rank

#3,595 (1969)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1938

First Year

1990

Last Year

1969

Peak Year

#3595

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jary

Jary first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1938, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 7 Jarys were born — ranking #3,595 that year. As of 2026, Jary ranks #8,115 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 72 Jarys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jary

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jary

What does the name Jary mean?

Jary is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1938. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jary in 2026?

In 2026, Jary ranks #8,115 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jary most popular?

Jary reached its peak popularity in 1969, ranking #3,595 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Jary a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jary?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jary include Tobbie, Ion, Regnald. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jary

Jary is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1938 and has accumulated 72 births in the dataset. Jary's peak popularity came in 1969 when it ranked #3,595. Use the chart and map above to compare Jary'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.