Jakyri
A combination name potentially derived from Jaki and Kyrie.
Name Census estimates that about 149 living Americans carry the first name Jakyri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jakyri today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jakyri births was 2005 (43 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jakyri. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
149
~ 1 in 2,300,365 Americans
Peak year
2005
43 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,117
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Jakyri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jakyri from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 69 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jakyri remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jakyri by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jakyri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jakyris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jakyri
The name Jakyri is a relatively modern creation that originated in the late 20th century, likely among African American communities in the United States. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or historical origins in any particular language or culture.
While the exact derivation of Jakyri is unclear, it is believed to be a combination of various elements from different names and languages. Some suggest that the first part, "Jak," may be inspired by the Hebrew name Jacob, which means "supplanter" or "one who follows." The latter part, "yri," could be a variation or adaptation of the suffix "-ri," which is often found in names of African origin, such as Kiari or Zuri.
There are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that mention the name Jakyri specifically. However, its modern usage can be traced back to the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jakyri is Jakyri Walker, a former American football linebacker who played for the University of Miami in the early 2010s. Other notable individuals named Jakyri include:
1. Jakyri Swearingen, an American basketball player who played for the University of South Carolina in the late 2010s.
2. Jakyri Russell, an American football defensive back who played for the University of North Carolina in the early 2010s.
3. Jakyri Webb, an American basketball player who played for the University of Central Arkansas in the mid-2010s.
4. Jakyri Butts, an American football defensive back who played for the University of Central Florida in the late 2010s.
5. Jakyri Jackson, an American basketball player who played for the University of Texas at San Antonio in the late 2010s.
While the name Jakyri has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States, it remains a relatively uncommon name with limited historical or cultural significance beyond its modern usage.
People
Jakyri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jakyri as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jakyri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jakyri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 149 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jakyri going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,300,365 US residents.
Is Jakyri a common name?
We classify Jakyri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 150 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jakyri most popular?
The single biggest year for Jakyri was 2005, when 43 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jakyri is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jakyri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jakyri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jakyri in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jakyri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jakyri in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jakyri can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Jakyri?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.