Jaryd Boy

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAR-id //ˈdʒærɪd//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: modern variant of Jared; Hebrew: descent

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jaryd is a modern variant of the name Jared, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. The original form, Yared (יָרֶד), is derived from the Hebrew verb "yarad," meaning "to descend" or "to go down." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis, where Jared is mentioned as a descendant of Adam and the father of Enoch, a significant biblical figure known for his piety and unique relationship with God.

The name transitioned into Greek as 'Iared' and later into Latin as 'Jaredus' before making its way into Old French and eventually into English as Jared during the Middle Ages. Throughout history, the name Jared has been borne by various notable figures, including Jared of the Book of Mormon, who is considered a prophet in the Latter-day Saint movement.

The name gained further recognition through its inclusion in biblical translations, such as the King James Bible published in 1611, which solidified its presence in English-speaking cultures. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its biblical roots and the cultural significance associated with the figures who bore it.

Culturally, the name Jared and its variants have been associated with themes of descent and lineage, reflecting the importance of ancestry in many societies. The name has also been linked to notions of strength and leadership, as seen in the biblical Jared's role in the genealogical line leading to significant figures in Judeo-Christian traditions.

The diminutive form 'Jare' may also be noted, although it is less commonly used historically. Overall, Jaryd, as a contemporary adaptation of Jared, carries forward these rich historical and cultural associations.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jaryd was first seen in the United States in 1982.

Jaryd has ranked as high as #3548 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jaryd 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 Jaryd 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 Jaryd.

Year Total Births Boy
2020 5 5
2015 5 5
2012 7 7
2011 5 5
2010 7 7
2009 6 6
2008 5 5
2007 9 9
2006 11 11
2005 8 8
2004 19 19
2003 12 12
2002 31 31
2001 26 26
2000 36 36
1999 53 53
1998 32 32
1997 37 37
1996 28 28
1995 28 28
1994 34 34
1993 36 36
1992 45 45
1991 36 36
1990 37 37
1989 55 55
1988 31 31
1987 27 27
1986 36 36
1985 32 32
1984 5 5
1983 6 6
1982 10 10

Top States for Jaryd (2002)

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
100%