Jareth
- US rank
- #1,867
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,439 in 1987
84 babies were named Jareth in the US in 2025. It has climbed 570 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1986–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jareth you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 20,325 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jareth, 84 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jareth would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJareth first shows up in US birth records in 1986, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 39 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1987, when it reached #1,439.
- Then vs nowJareth is 2.9× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 59,524 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 20,325.
- TrendJareth has climbed 570 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,867. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedJareth is most popular in New York, where it ranks #798, followed by New Jersey (#829) and Colorado (#849). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
About the name Jareth
Jareth is a boy name of American and English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-eth”. US birth records list Jareth for boys from 1986 to 2025, in 40 of those 40 years. Its best year was 1987, when it ranked #1,439 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,867, with 84 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 19 | 51,414 boys |
| 1990s | 17 | 59,524 boys |
| 2000s | 31 | 32,787 boys |
| 2010s | 30 | 33,156 boys |
| 2020s | 41 | 24,570 boys |
Other spellings of Jareth
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Jareth
What is the origin of the name Jareth?
Jareth has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Jareth a boy or girl name?
Jareth is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jareth?
Jareth ranked #1,867 for US boys in 2025, given to 84 babies. Its best year was 1987 (#1,439).