boy name
Jared
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#396 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Jared in the US, 1880–2025
Jared first appears in US records in 1881. It peaked in 1998, when 7,462 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 804.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jared a boy or a girl name?
Jared is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Jared?
In 2025, Jared ranked #396 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Jared most popular?
Jared was most popular in 1998, when about 7,462 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.