Boy nameCurrently #393 in the USSteady
Jared
//ˈdʒɛɹɪd//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19985 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jared's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jared's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jared |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 19 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 18 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 24 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 23 |
| 1936 | 25 |
| 1937 | 38 |
| 1938 | 46 |
| 1939 | 43 |
| 1940 | 34 |
| 1941 | 50 |
| 1942 | 44 |
| 1943 | 49 |
| 1944 | 41 |
| 1945 | 36 |
| 1946 | 44 |
| 1947 | 44 |
| 1948 | 50 |
| 1949 | 46 |
| 1950 | 64 |
| 1951 | 54 |
| 1952 | 57 |
| 1953 | 60 |
| 1954 | 90 |
| 1955 | 67 |
| 1956 | 80 |
| 1957 | 73 |
| 1958 | 79 |
| 1959 | 73 |
| 1960 | 62 |
| 1961 | 74 |
| 1962 | 76 |
| 1963 | 89 |
| 1964 | 81 |
| 1965 | 99 |
| 1966 | 258 |
| 1967 | 348 |
| 1968 | 519 |
| 1969 | 686 |
| 1970 | 753 |
| 1971 | 1,073 |
| 1972 | 1,263 |
| 1973 | 1,600 |
| 1974 | 2,014 |
| 1975 | 2,576 |
| 1976 | 2,953 |
| 1977 | 3,754 |
| 1978 | 3,863 |
| 1979 | 4,693 |
| 1980 | 5,242 |
| 1981 | 5,898 |
| 1982 | 6,310 |
| 1983 | 5,890 |
| 1984 | 5,725 |
| 1985 | 5,915 |
| 1986 | 6,144 |
| 1987 | 6,235 |
| 1988 | 6,249 |
| 1989 | 7,044 |
| 1990 | 6,664 |
| 1991 | 6,236 |
| 1992 | 5,878 |
| 1993 | 6,083 |
| 1994 | 5,890 |
| 1995 | 5,892 |
| 1996 | 5,838 |
| 1997 | 6,698 |
| 1998 | 7,478 |
| 1999 | 7,306 |
| 2000 | 7,344 |
| 2001 | 6,448 |
| 2002 | 4,848 |
| 2003 | 3,955 |
| 2004 | 3,195 |
| 2005 | 2,934 |
| 2006 | 2,986 |
| 2007 | 2,609 |
| 2008 | 2,046 |
| 2009 | 1,763 |
| 2010 | 1,448 |
| 2011 | 1,304 |
| 2012 | 1,200 |
| 2013 | 1,148 |
| 2014 | 1,198 |
| 2015 | 1,010 |
| 2016 | 833 |
| 2017 | 845 |
| 2018 | 890 |
| 2019 | 911 |
| 2020 | 845 |
| 2021 | 805 |
| 2022 | 857 |
| 2023 | 971 |
| 2024 | 828 |
Jared through the decades
- Jared peaked in 1998, when 7,478 babies were named Jared in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jared has fallen 53% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jared currently ranks #393 in the US and is holding steady.