Holding steady.
Popularity of Jarryd since 1982
Babies named Jarryd per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 348 |
| 1990s | 251 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jarryd is a modern respelling of Jared or Jarrod, names ultimately rooted in the Hebrew Yared. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1982 and reached its peak usage in 1986, though it has never ranked among the most popular names. Its trajectory has remained stable, with a steady but very low number of occurrences each year. The name reflects a trend of creative spellings that emerged in the late 20th century, giving traditional names a distinct look while preserving their familiar sound. Despite its rarity, Jarryd has not been associated with any specific U.S. states in available data, suggesting usage is scattered rather than regionally concentrated.
Jarryd is a modern respelling of Jared or Jarrod, names derived from the Hebrew Yared meaning 'descent' or 'to descend'. The spelling with 'y' emerged in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century, likely influenced by creative naming trends. It is primarily used as a masculine name and first appeared in U.S. records in the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jar, Jarry
Sibling names for Jarryd
Names that share Jarryd's style, for a brother or sister.
