Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Jayr

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#6,138 (2004)

Total Babies

123

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1994

First Year

2023

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#6138

Peak Rank

123

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jayr

Jayr first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1994, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 12 Jayrs were born — ranking #6,138 that year. As of 2026, Jayr ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 123 Jayrs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Jayr

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

Jar
Jeer
Jour
Gyre
Jor
Gere
Jure
Jur
Jair
Jare
Giaour
Jahr

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jayr

What does the name Jayr mean?

Jayr is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jayr in 2026?

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

When was Jayr most popular?

Jayr reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #6,138 that year with 12 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Jayr a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jayr?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jayr include Aashish, Cabe, Tarquin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jayr

Jayr is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 123 births in the dataset. Jayr's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #6,138. Use the chart and map above to compare Jayr'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.