Declining since 1989, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Jarred since 1966
Babies named Jarred per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 107 |
| 1970s | 1,230 |
| 1980s | 4,193 |
| 1990s | 5,173 |
| 2000s | 1,990 |
| 2010s | 478 |
| 2020s | 84 |
Meaning & origin
Jarred first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1966 and saw its peak popularity in 1989, a year consistent with the wider trend for Jared-variant names. Since then, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting a broader shift away from names like Jared, Brandon, and Jason that were common in the 1980s. In 2025, Jarred ranked 6,803rd with about 1 in 142,340 newborn boys receiving the name, making it an uncommon choice today. While no state particularly favored Jarred (top states are empty), it aligns stylistically with other late-20th-century boys' names such as Jonathon and Kyle. Jarred remains a straightforward spelling alternative to Jared, offering a familiar sound with a distinct appearance.
Jarred is a modern variant of Jared, a name from the Hebrew יָרֶד (Yared), meaning 'he descends' or 'one who rules.' In the Old Testament, Jared was a patriarch and father of Enoch. The spelling Jarred emerged in the 20th century as a phonetic variant, gaining modest popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Where Jarred 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jar, Jerry
Sibling names for Jarred
Names that share Jarred's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Jarred
Names whose popularity has moved with Jarred's over the last 50 years.
