Declining since 1998, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Jarod since 1966
Babies named Jarod per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 95 |
| 1970s | 1,583 |
| 1980s | 3,115 |
| 1990s | 4,004 |
| 2000s | 2,533 |
| 2010s | 380 |
| 2020s | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Jarod is a modern spelling variation of the biblical name Jared. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1966 and reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking 8910th in 2025 with a one-in-213,510 frequency. Since its peak year, usage has been steadily declining. Jarod's trajectory mirrors that of other 'J' names from the 1990s, such as Jarrett and Justin. Despite its decline, the name remains in occasional use, particularly in areas where Jared and its variants have been favored.
Jarod is likely a modern English variant of Jared, a name from the Hebrew root יָרַד (yarad), meaning 'to descend.' In the Bible, Jared is a patriarch who lived before the Flood. The spelling Jarod emerged in the 20th century, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names like Jarrett, and saw a peak in popularity during the 1990s.
Where Jarod 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.
“Jarod” around the world
Where Jarod 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, Rod
Sibling names for Jarod
Names that share Jarod's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Jarod
Names whose popularity has moved with Jarod's over the last 50 years.
