Jarrett Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAR-it //ˈdʒærɪt//
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: spear ruler; French: derivative of Gerard
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jarrett has its roots in the Old French name "Gerard," which is derived from the Germanic elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "strong." The name entered the English language through the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into English. Over time, variations of Gerard emerged, including the diminutive form "Jarrett," which became more distinct in its own right by the Middle Ages.
Historically, the name Gerard has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Gerard of Csanád, a Hungarian bishop who lived in the 11th century and was canonized for his missionary work. The name was also popularized in literature and culture through various medieval texts and the genealogies of noble families.
The evolution of the name Jarrett can be traced through various historical documents and records, where it appears in different forms, reflecting the linguistic shifts of the time. Culturally, the name Jarrett carries connotations of strength and bravery, reflective of its Germanic roots.
It has been associated with various traditions and familial lineages, often signifying a connection to valor and nobility. The name has also appeared in various historical contexts, including in the naming of places and in the lineage of certain English and French noble families.
This enduring legacy contributes to the name's significance across different cultures and eras, highlighting its historical resonance and the values it embodies.
Famous people named Jarrett
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Jarrett Allen is a professional basketball player best known for playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets.
Jarrett Stidham is a professional American football quarterback best known for playing with the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jarrett was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Jarrett has ranked as high as #577 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Jarrett has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jarrett 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 Jarrett 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 Jarrett.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 2024 | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| 2023 | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| 2022 | 82 | 82 | 0 |
| 2021 | 85 | 85 | 0 |
| 2020 | 110 | 110 | 0 |
| 2019 | 133 | 133 | 0 |
| 2018 | 108 | 108 | 0 |
| 2017 | 141 | 141 | 0 |
| 2016 | 130 | 130 | 0 |
| 2015 | 166 | 166 | 0 |
| 2014 | 193 | 193 | 0 |
| 2013 | 142 | 142 | 0 |
| 2012 | 200 | 200 | 0 |
| 2011 | 184 | 184 | 0 |
| 2010 | 176 | 176 | 0 |
| 2009 | 226 | 226 | 0 |
| 2008 | 233 | 233 | 0 |
| 2007 | 323 | 323 | 0 |
| 2006 | 345 | 345 | 0 |
| 2005 | 398 | 398 | 0 |
| 2004 | 464 | 464 | 0 |
| 2003 | 616 | 616 | 0 |
| 2002 | 704 | 699 | 5 |
| 2001 | 820 | 820 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1,010 | 1,005 | 5 |
| 1999 | 961 | 955 | 6 |
| 1998 | 1,020 | 1,020 | 0 |
| 1997 | 889 | 889 | 0 |
| 1996 | 642 | 636 | 6 |
| 1995 | 559 | 559 | 0 |
| 1994 | 562 | 562 | 0 |
| 1993 | 601 | 601 | 0 |
| 1992 | 495 | 495 | 0 |
| 1991 | 570 | 570 | 0 |
| 1990 | 609 | 609 | 0 |
| 1989 | 637 | 637 | 0 |
| 1988 | 539 | 539 | 0 |
| 1987 | 554 | 548 | 6 |
| 1986 | 539 | 530 | 9 |
| 1985 | 490 | 481 | 9 |
| 1984 | 424 | 413 | 11 |
| 1983 | 440 | 434 | 6 |
| 1982 | 450 | 450 | 0 |
| 1981 | 487 | 487 | 0 |
| 1980 | 395 | 395 | 0 |
| 1979 | 360 | 360 | 0 |
| 1978 | 335 | 330 | 5 |
| 1977 | 272 | 267 | 5 |
| 1976 | 263 | 258 | 5 |
| 1975 | 237 | 237 | 0 |
| 1974 | 250 | 250 | 0 |
| 1973 | 262 | 262 | 0 |
| 1972 | 184 | 184 | 0 |
| 1971 | 199 | 199 | 0 |
| 1970 | 179 | 179 | 0 |
| 1969 | 173 | 173 | 0 |
| 1968 | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| 1967 | 87 | 87 | 0 |
| 1966 | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| 1965 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1964 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1963 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1962 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 1961 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1960 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1959 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1958 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1957 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1956 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1955 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1954 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1953 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| 1952 | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 1951 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1950 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 1949 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 1948 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1947 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 1946 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1945 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1944 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 1943 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 1942 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1941 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1940 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1939 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1938 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1937 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1936 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1935 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1934 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1933 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1932 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1931 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1930 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1929 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1928 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1927 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1926 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1925 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1924 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1923 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1922 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1921 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1920 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1919 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1918 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1917 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1916 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1915 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1914 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1913 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1899 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1884 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1880 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Jarrett (2024)
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 | 10 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| IL | 8 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| IN | 5 |