Jiren
2025 SSA
About Jiren
Jiren is a masculine name that gained recognition primarily through the Japanese anime series "Dragon Ball Super," where it belonged to a powerful character introduced in 2017. Before its association with this popular show, the name had very limited usage. While the character name may have Japanese origins, the etymology is unclear and seems to be a creative invention for the series. Since the character's introduction, Jiren has seen modest increased interest as a baby name in some countries, particularly among fans of the franchise. The name has a strong, concise sound with its two syllables and carries connotations of strength and determination due to its fictional association. As a given name, it remains uncommon but distinctive.
Pronounced jee-REN.
As of October 2026, Jiren ranked #4787 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2727 for boys in 2018.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #2,727 | 45 | 24.8 |
| 2019 | #3,384 | 34 | 18.9 |
| 2020 | #2,998 | 39 | 22.6 |
| 2021 | #3,148 | 38 | 21.7 |
| 2022 | #3,129 | 39 | 22.3 |
| 2023 | #3,252 | 37 | 21.6 |
| 2024 | #3,914 | 28 | 16.3 |
| 2025 | #4,787 | 21 | 12.3 |