Jarred Boy

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAR-ed //ˈdʒær.ɪd//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: 'to descend'; English: 'strong'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jarred is derived from the Hebrew name Yared, which means "to descend" or "to bring down." This name appears in the biblical context as a significant figure in the genealogies of the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Genesis. Yared is noted as the father of Enoch and a descendant of Adam, living in the antediluvian period, which is the time before the Great Flood.

The name transitioned into Greek as Iared and later into Latin, maintaining its original meaning throughout these linguistic changes. The eventual adoption of Jarred into English likely occurred through the influence of biblical translations, particularly during the Renaissance when Hebrew names were increasingly recognized and used in Christian contexts.

Historically, the name Jarred has been associated with various cultural and religious narratives. The figure Yared is often linked to themes of lineage and legacy, as he is part of the ancestral line leading to Noah, a pivotal character in biblical history.

This connection to significant biblical events has contributed to the name's enduring presence in Judeo-Christian traditions. The King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, further solidified the recognition of such names, including Yared, among English-speaking populations, although the specific form Jarred may not have been widely used until later.

Culturally, the name Jarred carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflecting the biblical character's role in a lineage that ultimately leads to survival and renewal after the Flood. The name's meaning of "to descend" can also symbolize humility or a grounding presence, which resonates in various cultural narratives.

While diminutive forms or variations of the name may exist, Jarred itself stands as a testament to its historical roots and the significant biblical heritage it embodies.

Famous people named Jarred

In this section, you will find notable people named Jarred. 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 Jarred who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Jarred Vanderbilt is a professional basketball player best known for playing with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets.

Jarred Brooks is a mixed martial artist best known for competing in the UFC and ONE Championship.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jarred, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

JaxonJasperJaceJordanJettJulius

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jarred. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jarred was first seen in the United States in 1966.

Jarred has ranked as high as #786 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, and Louisiana.

In the past 5 years the name Jarred has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jarred 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 Jarred 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 Jarred.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 12 12 0
2024 15 15 0
2023 6 6 0
2022 11 11 0
2021 20 20 0
2020 20 20 0
2019 35 35 0
2018 29 29 0
2017 33 33 0
2016 46 46 0
2015 43 43 0
2014 55 55 0
2013 61 61 0
2012 69 69 0
2011 49 49 0
2010 58 58 0
2009 62 62 0
2008 80 80 0
2007 99 99 0
2006 125 125 0
2005 128 128 0
2004 151 151 0
2003 204 204 0
2002 267 267 0
2001 375 375 0
2000 499 499 0
1999 561 561 0
1998 542 542 0
1997 489 489 0
1996 467 467 0
1995 493 493 0
1994 506 506 0
1993 562 562 0
1992 503 503 0
1991 486 486 0
1990 564 564 0
1989 607 607 0
1988 552 552 0
1987 480 480 0
1986 460 452 8
1985 448 448 0
1984 381 381 0
1983 366 366 0
1982 307 307 0
1981 283 283 0
1980 317 317 0
1979 226 226 0
1978 202 202 0
1977 181 181 0
1976 162 162 0
1975 111 111 0
1974 78 78 0
1973 79 79 0
1972 75 75 0
1971 66 66 0
1970 50 50 0
1969 34 34 0
1968 25 25 0
1967 31 31 0
1966 17 17 0

Top States for Jarred (2019)

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
LA 5
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