Jarett
Meaningbrave with a spear · English form of Garrett
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #743 in 1998
8 babies were named Jarett in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,614 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1952–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jarett you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jarett, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jarett would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJarett first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1998, when it ranked #743. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJarett was 15× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 13,831 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 212,766.
- TrendJarett has slipped 2,614 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningJarett is an English form of Garrett, which means “brave with a spear”.
About the name Jarett
Jarett is a boy name of English origin meaning “brave with a spear”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ett”. US birth records list Jarett for boys from 1952 to 2025, in 64 of those 74 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #743 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,311,475 boys |
| 1960s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 1970s | 23 | 43,215 boys |
| 1980s | 39 | 25,900 boys |
| 1990s | 58 | 17,316 boys |
| 2000s | 45 | 22,193 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 63,816 boys |
| 2020s | 6.8 | 147,783 boys |
Other spellings of Jarett
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Jarett
What does the name Jarett mean?
Jarett means “brave with a spear” in English, as a form of Garrett.
What is the origin of the name Jarett?
Jarett has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jarett a boy or girl name?
Jarett is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jarett?
Jarett ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#743).