Declining since 1999, #2,390 for boys today.
Popularity of Jarrett since 1880
Babies named Jarrett per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 123 |
| 1930s | 126 |
| 1940s | 210 |
| 1950s | 227 |
| 1960s | 617 |
| 1970s | 2,526 |
| 1980s | 4,914 |
| 1990s | 6,896 |
| 2000s | 5,129 |
| 2010s | 1,573 |
| 2020s | 468 |
Meaning & origin
Jarrett is a classic English name that saw peak popularity in 1998, ranking highest among U.S. births that year. Since 1999, its use has been steadily falling, and by 2025 it ranked 2390 with a rarity of 1 in 29,966 births. The name has been most associated with Texas, and its trajectory reflects a typical arc for a late-20th-century favorite that has since become less common. Jarrett shares its roots with other 'spear' names like Garrett and Gerald, and its strong, straightforward sound has kept it in occasional use even as trends shift. The name's journey from a medieval surname to a modern given name illustrates the enduring appeal of Norman-derived English names.
Jarrett is a variant of Garrett, itself the Norman French form of the Germanic name Gerald, composed of elements meaning 'spear' and 'rule'. The name was brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066 and became established as a surname before being adopted as a given name. Jarrett is also occasionally used as a surname.
Where Jarrett 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, Jarry, Jett
Sibling names for Jarrett
Names that share Jarrett's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Jarrett
Names whose popularity has moved with Jarrett's over the last 50 years.
