Declining since 1999, #396 for boys today.
Popularity of Jared since 1881
Babies named Jared per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 87 |
| 1920s | 138 |
| 1930s | 267 |
| 1940s | 438 |
| 1950s | 697 |
| 1960s | 2,292 |
| 1970s | 24,413 |
| 1980s | 60,308 |
| 1990s | 63,792 |
| 2000s | 38,019 |
| 2010s | 10,777 |
| 2020s | 5,113 |
Meaning & origin
Jared is a biblical name that has seen significant use in the United States, particularly during the late 20th century. First recorded in 1881, it reached its peak rank of 66 in 1998, when it was given to thousands of baby boys each year. Since 1999, its popularity has been falling steadily; as of 2025, it ranks 396th with a frequency of 1 in 2,124 newborns. The name has been especially favored in states like Alaska, New Jersey, and Utah. While its meaning remains debated, its enduring appeal lies in its classic yet modern sound and strong biblical roots.
Jared is a biblical name from the Old Testament, where Jared was a patriarch in the line of Seth, father of Enoch. The name's Hebrew root is debated: it may derive from 'yaradh' meaning 'to descend', or from 'yarden' (Jordan). It has been used as an English given name since the Puritan era, gaining substantial popularity in the United States during the 1970s and peaking in the 1990s.
Where Jared is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jared” around the world
Where Jared lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jare, Jay
Sibling names for Jared
Names that share Jared's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Megan, Lauren, Jessica, Emily, Rachel, Cassie, Jenessa, Aleisha, Elexis, Jamee, Raychel, Sharae, Tashina, Damara, Jaleen, Janalyn, Janaye, Jarah, Jenea, Jennessa, Jera, Karessa, Saudia, Shelina, Telisa, Tempestt, Tenille, Yanessa, Yarel, Zillah, Charisa, Chasey, Crystol, Jackilyn, Jakera, Jamesa, Jaretzi, Jeraline, Jeree, Jereline, Laressa, Mendi, Tamirah, Yarelly, Milcah, Denessa, Gerica, Jadine, Jamina, Jammi, Janei, Jaria, Jarica, Jeanae, Jelicia, Jenisa, Jesseka, Jinelle, Jylian, Krystol, Nikelle, Tamerra, Tanielle, Tarena
Brothers: Christopher, Jonathan, Brian, Nathan, Jason, Dallen, Benaiah, Elam, Jafet, Jariel, Jasson, Jereme, Jeron, Jerone, Cainan, Jaquel, Jarel, Jeran, Jerard, Jerek, Jeric, Jerimy, Jerremy, Jeston, Jonel, Yafet, Yareth, Daaron, Ithiel, Jaray, Jarion, Jarome, Jasan, Jasin, Daric, Jarrius, Jeffree, Jerik, Jhordan, Jumar
Names like Jared
Names whose popularity has moved with Jared's over the last 50 years.
