Jarett Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAR-it //ˈdʒærɪt//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: rules by the spear; Hebrew: to descend
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jarett is believed to have its roots in the Hebrew name Yared, which means "to descend" or "to bring down." This name was adapted into various forms as it passed through different languages and cultures. The name Yared appears in the Hebrew Bible, where it is associated with a biblical figure, Jared, who is mentioned in the Book of Genesis as a descendant of Adam and the father of Enoch.
The name was later transliterated into Greek as Iared and then into Latin, which influenced its evolution into various forms in medieval Europe. In the Middle Ages, the name began to appear in different variants across Europe, particularly in England and France.
The Old French form, Jaret, eventually made its way into English, where it was further adapted to Jarett. The name gained some prominence through its biblical connections and was used among Christian communities, particularly due to the influence of the King James Bible in the early 17th century, which helped solidify the use of biblical names in English-speaking cultures.
Culturally, Jarett carries associations with strength and lineage, stemming from its biblical origins. Names derived from biblical figures often held significant meaning in various communities, symbolizing faith and heritage.
The diminutive form, Jar, has also been used informally, reflecting a more personal connection to the name. Overall, Jarett's historical and linguistic journey illustrates the interplay between language, culture, and religion, contributing to its lasting resonance in the English-speaking world.
Famous people named Jarett
In this section, you will find notable people named Jarett. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jarett who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Jarett Stidham is a football quarterback best known for playing with the New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jarett Allen is a professional basketball player best known for playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Brooklyn Nets.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jarett was first seen in the United States in 1952.
Jarett has ranked as high as #1671 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Jarett has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jarett is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jarett was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jarett.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 8 |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 |
| 2023 | 15 | 15 |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 |
| 2021 | 12 | 12 |
| 2020 | 13 | 13 |
| 2019 | 16 | 16 |
| 2018 | 25 | 25 |
| 2017 | 16 | 16 |
| 2016 | 22 | 22 |
| 2015 | 26 | 26 |
| 2014 | 25 | 25 |
| 2013 | 32 | 32 |
| 2012 | 48 | 48 |
| 2011 | 47 | 47 |
| 2010 | 39 | 39 |
| 2009 | 62 | 62 |
| 2008 | 60 | 60 |
| 2007 | 86 | 86 |
| 2006 | 79 | 79 |
| 2005 | 75 | 75 |
| 2004 | 78 | 78 |
| 2003 | 84 | 84 |
| 2002 | 108 | 108 |
| 2001 | 122 | 122 |
| 2000 | 142 | 142 |
| 1999 | 133 | 133 |
| 1998 | 217 | 217 |
| 1997 | 149 | 149 |
| 1996 | 81 | 81 |
| 1995 | 98 | 98 |
| 1994 | 88 | 88 |
| 1993 | 89 | 89 |
| 1992 | 96 | 96 |
| 1991 | 79 | 79 |
| 1990 | 89 | 89 |
| 1989 | 83 | 83 |
| 1988 | 69 | 69 |
| 1987 | 70 | 70 |
| 1986 | 75 | 75 |
| 1985 | 74 | 74 |
| 1984 | 61 | 61 |
| 1983 | 74 | 74 |
| 1982 | 63 | 63 |
| 1981 | 67 | 67 |
| 1980 | 77 | 77 |
| 1979 | 61 | 61 |
| 1978 | 55 | 55 |
| 1977 | 45 | 45 |
| 1976 | 47 | 47 |
| 1975 | 44 | 44 |
| 1974 | 29 | 29 |
| 1973 | 25 | 25 |
| 1972 | 25 | 25 |
| 1971 | 28 | 28 |
| 1970 | 21 | 21 |
| 1969 | 17 | 17 |
| 1968 | 19 | 19 |
| 1967 | 18 | 18 |
| 1966 | 15 | 15 |
| 1962 | 6 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Jarett (2018)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |