Declining since 1988.
Popularity of Jarid since 1970
Babies named Jarid per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 184 |
| 1980s | 482 |
| 1990s | 525 |
| 2000s | 186 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jarid is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1970. Its peak year was 1989, after which its usage fell steadily. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally, and it has no strong association with any particular state or cultural tradition. Jarid may have been influenced by names like Jared or Jarrod, which were more popular in the same era. Today, Jarid is rare, and its trajectory has been falling since 1988, making it an uncommon choice for contemporary parents.
Jarid first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s and saw modest use, peaking in 1989. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly a variant of Jared or a blend of sounds from names like Jarrod and Jared. The name has no known etymology beyond its phonetic construction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: J, Jari
Sibling names for Jarid
Names that share Jarid's style, for a brother or sister.
