Jarrod Boy

Popularity: #903 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAR-uhd //ˈdʒɛrəd//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: Variant of Jared; Hebrew: Descendant

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jarrod is derived from the Hebrew name Yared, which means "to descend" or "to bring down." This name appears in the biblical context, specifically in the Old Testament, where Yared is noted as an ancestor of Noah, belonging to the line of Seth. The name transitioned through various languages, including Greek and Latin, before being adapted into Old French as Jaret.

The evolution into the modern English form, Jarrod, likely occurred during the Middle Ages as names were anglicized and adapted to fit the phonetic and orthographic conventions of the English language. Historically, the name Jarrod has been associated with notable figures, particularly in religious texts.

The biblical Yared is often recognized for his connection to the lineage of significant patriarchs, which has lent the name a sense of historical depth and cultural resonance. The name's presence in the King James Bible, published in 1611, further solidified its recognition in English-speaking cultures, as biblical names often carried connotations of virtue and moral character.

Culturally, names derived from Hebrew have been significant in various traditions, often symbolizing attributes such as strength, wisdom, or divine favor. Jarrod, with its roots in a name that signifies descent, may evoke themes of heritage and lineage, which are important in many cultures.

The name has also been associated with various diminutive forms, such as Jared, which has its own historical significance and usage. Overall, Jarrod reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural history, embodying connections to biblical narratives and the evolution of language through centuries.

Famous people named Jarrod

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

We also feature individuals named Jarrod who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Jarrod Saltalamacchia is a former professional baseball player best known for his time with the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, and Miami Marlins.

Jarrod Parker is a former professional baseball pitcher best known for his time with the Oakland Athletics and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Jarrod Dyson is a professional baseball outfielder best known for his time with the Kansas City Royals and Seattle Mariners.

Sibling suggestions

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

JaredJordanJasonJamesJacobJulian

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jarrod. 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.

JaxonJaredJarethJaronJasparJaceJarvisJasiah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jarrod was first seen in the United States in 1965.

Jarrod has ranked as high as #442 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jarrod 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 Jarrod was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Jarrod (2022)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

State Births Share
FL 5
100%

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 Jarrod.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 12 12 0
2024 21 21 0
2023 19 19 0
2022 35 35 0
2021 28 28 0
2020 36 36 0
2019 46 46 0
2018 42 42 0
2017 49 49 0
2016 43 43 0
2015 74 74 0
2014 52 52 0
2013 69 69 0
2012 94 94 0
2011 80 80 0
2010 99 99 0
2009 94 94 0
2008 86 86 0
2007 99 99 0
2006 122 122 0
2005 135 135 0
2004 157 157 0
2003 208 208 0
2002 240 240 0
2001 349 349 0
2000 410 410 0
1999 528 528 0
1998 618 618 0
1997 537 537 0
1996 371 371 0
1995 400 400 0
1994 454 454 0
1993 527 527 0
1992 595 595 0
1991 689 689 0
1990 792 792 0
1989 833 833 0
1988 838 832 6
1987 834 828 6
1986 846 839 7
1985 908 900 8
1984 794 794 0
1983 960 960 0
1982 1,054 1,044 10
1981 1,012 1,006 6
1980 1,150 1,145 5
1979 1,053 1,046 7
1978 918 913 5
1977 846 846 0
1976 724 724 0
1975 669 669 0
1974 636 631 5
1973 470 470 0
1972 520 520 0
1971 508 508 0
1970 394 394 0
1969 318 318 0
1968 353 353 0
1967 263 263 0
1966 219 219 0
1965 21 21 0