Jarvis
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
17,799 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1989 Peak Popularity Year
644 Peak Births

Jarvis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Jarvis originates from Old French, derived from the name Gervais, which has Germanic roots meaning 'spear servant'. It has evolved through various historical forms, retaining its essence over time. Jarvis is associated with bravery and strength, though it does not have biblical ties. Its popularity surged in medieval times and continued into the 19th century, contributing to its current perception as a classic and sophisticated name, with notable individuals embracing it.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jarvis"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɑːrvɪs/

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Origin

Old French

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Etymology

The name Jarvis is derived from the Old French name 'Gervais', which comes from the Germanic elements 'geri' meaning 'spear' and 'wisti' meaning 'hard' or 'brave'.

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Meaning

spear servant

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Language Evolution

Gervais, Gervas, Jarvis

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Historical Usage

Jarvis gained popularity in medieval England and has been used since the Norman Conquest, becoming more common in the 19th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Gervais, Jervis, Jervas

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Jarvis is considered a somewhat classic name, often associated with intelligence and sophistication, partly due to popular culture references.

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Famous People

Jarvis Cocker - British musician, Jarvis Landry - American football player, Jarvis Jay Masters - American author and activist

📊 Jarvis Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Jarvis Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Moderately Popular name with 644 peak births in 1989

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 31 US states, with strongest presence in Mississippi

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jarvis"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Jarvis"

"Jarvis" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1081st of 7545 666
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1044th of 6773 732
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 836th of 7552 1,523
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 610th of 10718 2,849
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 431st of 16616 7,422
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 951st of 24088 3,029
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1507th of 23106 1,380
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 7783rd of 9204 11
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 9454th of 12526 18
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 11010th of 19264 36
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 12827th of 27321 58

Regional Popularity of "Jarvis" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
79.45%
1125th/1416
91.44%
1261st/1379
37.24%
881st/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 35.95%
846th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
48.63%
1083rd/2227
46.38%
1127th/2430
21.66%
618th/2853
52.76%
1464th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
26.86%
789th/2937
29.49%
1027th/3483
12.51%
440th/3518
28.34%
1146th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
15.74%
580th/3685
22.17%
992nd/4475
5.10%
265th/5194
17.60%
1112th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
29.20%
1338th/4582
50.17%
2591st/5164
8.44%
617th/7313
34.49%
2574th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
49.57%
1975th/3984
51.28%
2301st/4487
15.48%
1056th/6822
31.02%
1947th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Jarvis" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Jarvis"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jarvis" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Jarvis" in the United States

The name Jarvis is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jarvis has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jarvis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1081st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1044th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 836th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 610th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 431st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 951st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1507th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7783rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9454th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11010th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12827th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Jarvis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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