Jiraiya
Jiraiya is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Young thunder, or derived from literary character names in Japanese folklore.
Origin and history
Jiraiya is a name of Japanese folklore origin, historically associated with the legend of Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari. It gained widespread modern popularity globally through the prominent character in the popular manga and anime series Naruto. In the United States, its usage as a given name has grown rapidly in recent years among fans of contemporary Japanese media.
Popularity in the United States
2,278 babies in the United States have been named Jiraiya since 1880. It ranks #2713 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #816.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.4 %)
- CA (18.7 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- AZ (4.8 %)
- OH (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 56 |
| 2010-2019 | 590 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,632 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the 19th-century Japanese tale 'The Tale of the Gallant Jiraiya', featuring a ninja who shape-shifts into a giant toad.
- Its rapid rise in U.S. name charts is largely credited to the beloved mentor character in the Naruto franchise.
- A majority of all U.S. births registered with the name Jiraiya have occurred since 2020.