Jared
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.
Is Jared popular?
Declining Jared is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1998 peak.
| 2020s | 5,113 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10,777 | |
| 2000s | 38,019 | |
| 1990s | 63,792 | |
| 1980s | 60,308 | |
| 1970s | 24,413 | |
| 1960s | 2,292 | |
| 1950s | 697 | |
| 1940s | 438 | |
| 1930s | 267 | |
| 1920s | 138 | |
| 1910s | 87 | |
| 1890s | 5 | |
| 1880s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Jared mean?
Jared is a Hebrew name usually given as “descent.” In Genesis he is an ancestor of Noah, said to have lived many centuries.
Nicknames for Jared
- Jare
Variants & spellings
- Jarrod
- Jarred
- Jarid
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jared a boy or a girl name?
Jared is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Jared a popular name right now?
Jared is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1998 peak.
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.
What are common nicknames for Jared?
Common nicknames for Jared include Jare.