Jadis
Primarily a girl's name of Literary origin with 214 recorded births. Also given to 184 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Jadis currently holds position #14130. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 1999 to 2024, Jadis has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Jadis ranks #14130 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Jadis is a girl's and boy's baby name with a literary origin — Jadis is the White Witch in C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia, the tyrannical queen who keeps Narnia in eternal winter in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950). Lewis may have derived it from the French jadis (formerly, in olden times).
Jadis is a name for those who love powerful, complex literary villains — a character of immense supernatural power and cold beauty. Despite her role as antagonist, Jadis has an undeniable magnetism that makes her name compelling for parents drawn to strong, unusual names.
EtymologyShow more
Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Jadis is rooted in the Literary tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1999 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Jadis’s rarity (214 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jadis was #13298 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #14130, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 43 | #11755 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 69 | #13209 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 96 | #9327 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 6 | #13315 | — |
The Story of Jadis
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Jadis is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Jadis are most likely born between 1999 and 2017.
How rare is Jadis?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Jadis — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1999, peaked in the 2000s with 96 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Jadis by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(21 years, 1999–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #14130 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16134 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9295 |
| 2021 | 9 | #10604 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8612 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8799 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6637 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11056 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17533 |
| 2013 | 6 | #15368 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12676 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17867 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15735 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6912 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7889 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6184 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7629 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13298 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12955 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10424 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Jadis as a Boy's Name
Jadis is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 184 recorded births since 2000.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2024