Declining since 2021, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Jiren since 2017
Babies named Jiren per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 203 |
Meaning & origin
Jiren is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2017, reflecting the contemporary trend of coined or pop-culture-influenced names. By 2025, it ranked 4,707th, with an estimated 1 in 81,337 newborns receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2018, and since 2021 it has been in decline. The name has no recorded top states, suggesting it is used sporadically across the country. Jiren's emergence aligns with a broader pattern of short, distinctive names ending in '-en' that have gained traction in recent decades.
Jiren first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2017, suggesting a recent coinage or adoption. It may be a variant of the Japanese name Jiren (from Dragon Ball), but as a given name its etymology is unattested. It likely follows the modern trend of short, strong-sounding names ending in '-en'.
Sibling names for Jiren
Names that share Jiren's style, for a brother or sister.
