Jared
Jared is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He descends, descent, or ruling.
Origin and history
Jared is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'descent' or 'he who descends'. It has deep biblical roots as a figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis. In the United States, the name saw a major rise in popularity during the late 20th century and remains a familiar classic.
Popularity in the United States
206,351 babies in the United States have been named Jared since 1880. It ranks #181 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #376.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.1 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 87 |
| 1920-1930 | 138 |
| 1930-1940 | 267 |
| 1940-1950 | 438 |
| 1950-1960 | 697 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,292 |
| 1970-1980 | 24,413 |
| 1980-1990 | 60,308 |
| 1990-2000 | 63,792 |
| 2000-2010 | 38,019 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,777 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,113 |
Famous people named Jared
- Jared Leto: Actor, Musician
- Jared Padalecki: Actor
- Jared Goff: Athlete
Nicknames
Jare, Jerry
Fun facts
- According to the Book of Genesis, Jared was the father of Enoch and lived to be 962 years old.
- The name Jared rose sharply in popularity in the United States during the 1970s through the 1990s.