Jorah
Every Jorah since 2000 — 354 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jorah
Jorah is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,892 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 354 American babies have been named Jorah — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jorah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jorah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 28 | #3,892 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,589 | 21 | #4,788 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,698 | 19 | #5,154 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,377 | 25 | #4,233 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,792 | 30 | #3,693 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,219 | 35 | #3,239 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,057 | 35 | #3,298 |
| 2018 | — | — | 30 | #3,660 |
| 2017 | — | — | 22 | #4,530 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,369 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,501 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,150 |
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| 2008 | 7 | #14,527 | — | — |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,235 | — | — |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,264 | — | — |
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| 2004 | 7 | #13,394 | — | — |
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| 2000 | 7 | #12,399 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jorah in 2025?
Jorah ranked #3,892 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jorah?
354 babies have been named Jorah in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jorah most popular?
Jorah peaked in 2019, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Jorah a boy or girl name?
Jorah is used for both: about 22% of babies named Jorah have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Jorah rising or falling?
Jorah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.