Declining since 2007, #935 for boys today.
Popularity of Jairo since 1950
Babies named Jairo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 181 |
| 1980s | 1,134 |
| 1990s | 2,255 |
| 2000s | 3,777 |
| 2010s | 2,677 |
| 2020s | 1,427 |
Meaning & origin
Jairo is a biblical name with deep roots in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures, derived from the Hebrew Yair. In the U.S., it entered the Social Security baby name data in 1950 and saw its peak popularity in 2008, when it ranked highest. Since 2007, its usage has been on a declining trajectory, but it remains a distinctive choice. As of 2025, it ranks 935, with a one-in-6,805 incidence. Its top states include New Mexico, Kansas, and South Carolina, reflecting its strong Hispanic cultural presence.
Jairo is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Jair, a biblical name from the Hebrew Yair, meaning 'he shines' or 'God enlightens'. In the Old Testament, Jair was a judge of Israel, and in the New Testament, Jairus was a synagogue leader whose daughter was raised by Jesus. The name has been consistently used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities for centuries.
Where Jairo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jairo” around the world
Where Jairo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jai
Sibling names for Jairo
Names that share Jairo's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Jairo
Names whose popularity has moved with Jairo's over the last 50 years.
