Jarred
Meaningdescent · English form of Jared
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #364 in 1988
12 babies were named Jarred in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,105 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1966–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jarred you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jarred, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jarred would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJarred first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1988, when it ranked #364. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJarred was 36× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,935 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 142,857.
- TrendJarred has slipped 2,105 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningJarred is an English form of Jared, which means “descent”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Jarred
Jarred is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “descent”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with J and ending in “-red”. US birth records list Jarred for boys from 1966 to 2025, in 60 of those 60 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #364 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 | 65,898 boys |
| 1970s | 75 | 13,340 boys |
| 1980s | 226 | 4,431 boys |
| 1990s | 266 | 3,765 boys |
| 2000s | 101 | 9,930 boys |
| 2010s | 25 | 39,510 boys |
| 2020s | 8.1 | 123,711 boys |
Other spellings of Jarred
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 Jarred
What does the name Jarred mean?
Jarred means “descent” in English, as a form of Jared.
What is the origin of the name Jarred?
Jarred has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jarred a boy or girl name?
Jarred is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jarred?
Jarred ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1988 (#364).