Jairus

Jairus is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 31 boys in the United States.

Jairus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jairus

Jairus belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jairus first appears in Social Security records in 1933. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1356 in 1994, and in 2024 31 babies received the name — 2,691 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jairus in US records

First recorded (US)
1933
Best US rank
#1356 in 1994
Peak year
2015
Babies named Jairus in 2024
31
Total since 1880
2,691

Jairus in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#2445 in 2018
Babies named Jairus in 2025
8
Total since 1996
89

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jairus mean?

The meaning of Jairus is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jairus a boy or girl name?

Jairus is a boy name. In 2024, 31 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jairus?

Jairus comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jairus?

Jairus first appears in US records in 1933. Its best-ever ranking was #1356 in 1994, and 31 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].