Jaren
Jaren is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name, possibly a blend of Jared ('he descends') and Darren.
Origin and history
Jaren is a modern American name created likely as a combination or blend of names like Jared and Darren. It emerged in the late 20th century along with similar-sounding invented names. It remains a modestly used choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
5,089 babies in the United States have been named Jaren since 1880. It ranks #1712 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1748.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.2 %)
- UT (13.5 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- WA (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 30 |
| 1970-1980 | 168 |
| 1980-1990 | 637 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,284 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,008 |
| 2010-2019 | 772 |
| 2020-2029 | 179 |
Famous people named Jaren
- Jaren Jackson Jr.: Basketball player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Jaren developed in the late 20th century in the United States as part of a trend toward novel two-syllable male names.
- The name is often seen in various modern phonetic spellings such as Jaron, Jaryn, or Jarren.