Jared Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jared is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jared?
Jared is spelled J-A-R-E-D. The name has 5 letters.
Jared at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jared may derive from a Hebrew root meaning “to descend” or “he who rules.”
- Origin
- Jared is commonly associated with biblical origins, appearing as the name of an antediluvian patriarch in religious texts.
- Pronunciation
- JARE-ed · 2 syllables
Jared Popularity in 2025
Rank#396
Recorded Births804
- Boys usage fell 3 places to #396 and recorded 26 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Jared Mean?
Jared may derive from a Hebrew root meaning “to descend” or “he who rules.”
Origin: Jared is commonly associated with biblical origins, appearing as the name of an antediluvian patriarch in religious texts.
How Do You Pronounce Jared?
PronunciationJARE-ed
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jared?
- History
- The name Jared has been used in various cultures influenced by biblical traditions, with continued usage into modern times.
Jared Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 804 | #396 |
| 2024 | Boys | 830 | #393 |
| 2023 | Boys | 971 | #343 |
| 2022 | Boys | 857 | #379 |
| 2021 | Boys | 806 | #394 |
| 2020 | Boys | 845 | #368 |
| 2019 | Boys | 911 | #361 |
| 2018 | Boys | 891 | #367 |
| 2017 | Boys | 845 | #385 |
| 2016 | Boys | 834 | #384 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,010 | #340 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7 | #13,069 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,191 | #297 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,148 | #305 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,200 | #294 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,304 | #267 |
| 2010 | Girls | 5 | #16,992 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,443 | #243 |
| 2009 | Girls | 9 | #11,459 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,755 | #214 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,046 | #197 |
| 2007 | Girls | 7 | #13,924 |
| 2007 | Boys | 2,602 | #160 |
| 2006 | Girls | 10 | #10,611 |
When Was Jared Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1998 · Boys
7,462 recorded births
National rank #51
2000 · Boys
7,324 recorded births
National rank #56
1999 · Boys
7,276 recorded births
National rank #54
1989 · Boys
7,018 recorded births
National rank #57
Where Jared Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #165 | 5 |
| NJ | #224 | 42 |
| UT | #274 | 18 |
| MD | #285 | 19 |
| CA | #304 | 121 |
| MA | #307 | 18 |
| NY | #314 | 58 |
| IN | #350 | 21 |