Jairus Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'he will enlighten', Jairus is a Biblical name representing hope and faith.
Meaning of the Name Jairus
Jairus is a Biblical name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yair' which means 'he will enlighten'. In the Bible, Jairus was the name of a synagogue official who sought Jesus' help in healing his daughter. The name Jairus carries the connotation of hope, faith, and seeking divine assistance.
Popularity of the Name Jairus
The popularity for the name Jairus peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 83 births, which ranked number 4,055 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Jairus had the most male births in 2015 with 83, which ranked number 1,801 out of 14,054 male names. The number of births for the name Jairus has declined sharply over the last ten years from 58 births to 42 births, a decline of -27.59%. Among males, Jairus has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 58 births to 42 births, a decline of -27.59%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jairus
- 20 Year Trend of Jairus: -33.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Jairus: -27.59%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jairus: -27.59%
Popularity of Jairus by State
For males, Jairus was most popular in Southwestern states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 8 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jairus. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 | 1812 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 8 | 1945 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jairus
- Total Births of Jairus: 41 (-3.18%)
- Male Births of Jairus: 41 (-3.18%)
Given the downward trend of Jairus over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.18% decrease in total births, for a total of 41 births in 2024. Male births for Jairus have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 41 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.18%.