Jarad
Jarad is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He descends, or descent.
Origin and history
Jarad is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, functioning as a modern spelling variant of Jared. It etymologically means 'he descends' or 'descent', derived from Biblical lineage. In the United States, it remains a recognized but less common alternative to the standard spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,178 babies in the United States have been named Jarad since 1880. It ranks #2769 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1837.
States where it is most popular
- PA (24.8 %)
- CA (19 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 387 |
| 1980-1990 | 959 |
| 1990-2000 | 575 |
| 2000-2010 | 146 |
| 2010-2019 | 14 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Famous people named Jarad
- Jarad Higgins: Rapper, Singer
Nicknames
Jay
Fun facts
- Jarad is a spelling variant of Jared, a figure in the Book of Genesis credited as the father of Enoch.
- The name experienced its highest adoption in the U.S. during the late 20th century.