Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Jiri

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

Current Rank

#12,271

Peak Rank

#11,037 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2005

First Year

2012

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#11037

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jiri

Jiri first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2005, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 6 Jiris were born — ranking #11,037 that year. As of 2026, Jiri ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Jiris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Jiri

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jiri 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 Jiri

What does the name Jiri mean?

Jiri is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2005. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jiri in 2026?

In 2026, Jiri ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jiri most popular?

Jiri reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #11,037 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Jiri a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jiri?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jiri include Ensley, Mcrae, Lavont. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jiri

Jiri is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2005 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Jiri's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #11,037. Use the chart and map above to compare Jiri'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.