How old is someone named Jair?
The average Jair is 17 years old.
Half of all living Jairs are between 9 and 23.
When was Jair popular?
Jair rose fast and peaked in 2003, then faded almost as fast. 57% of all Jairs were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 54 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 154 | 140 |
| 1990s | 715 | 690 |
| 2000s | 2,940 | 2,900 |
| 2010s | 2,170 | 2,200 |
| 2020s | 1,236 | 1,200 |
How many Jairs are still alive?
About 7,200 Jairs are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 7,300 babies named Jair since 1971.
Nearly every Jair ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jair?
About half of living Jairs are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 8%
- Gen Z 54%
- Gen Alpha 38%
Is Jair an old name?
No. Jair is one of the youngest names around: younger than 78 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jair will be 33 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Jair a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Jairs are men.
Names the same age as Jair
NAME TWIN
Jair's name twin is Kaya. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kaya's age curve is the closest match to Jair's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Jair
How old is the average Jair?
The average Jair in the US is 17 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jair?
About 7,200 Jairs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,300 babies given the name since 1971.
When was the name Jair most popular?
In 2003, when about 480 baby boys were named Jair.
Is Jair a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 54% of living Jairs are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this