Jarius Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAR-ee-us / /ˈdʒɛəriəs/Hebrew; Latin
Meaning
Hebrew: God will uplift; Latin: derived from Jarius, meaning 'to shine'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jarius has roots in Hebrew culture, often associated with biblical figures. In the New Testament, Jarius is a synagogue leader who seeks Jesus to heal his daughter. The name has also been adopted in various forms across different cultures, reflecting its enduring appeal. Its Latin variant, Jarius, connects it to meanings related to brightness and elevation.
Trend Summary
The name Jarius has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jarius
- Jaryus
International Variants
- Jário (Portuguese)
- Jari (Finnish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jarius was first seen in the United States in 1972. Jarius has ranked as high as #1194 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Jarius has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jarius (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 43 |
| 1991 | 35 |
| 1992 | 55 |
| 1993 | 59 |
| 1994 | 51 |
| 1995 | 49 |
| 1996 | 53 |
| 1997 | 54 |
| 1998 | 80 |
| 1999 | 85 |
| 2000 | 89 |
| 2001 | 64 |
| 2002 | 81 |
| 2003 | 70 |
| 2004 | 72 |
| 2005 | 62 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 55 |
| 2008 | 46 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 17 |