Jareth
Jareth is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Blend of Jared (descent) and Gareth (gentle or spear).
Origin and history
Jareth is a modern English name created as a blend of Jared and Gareth. It gained broad public visibility after being used for the Goblin King character in the 1986 fantasy film Labyrinth. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name chosen primarily by fans of fantasy literature and pop culture.
Popularity in the United States
2,076 babies in the United States have been named Jareth since 1880. It ranks #2834 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1509.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44 %)
- TX (32.3 %)
- FL (6.7 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- NJ (3.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 149 |
| 1990-2000 | 328 |
| 2000-2010 | 611 |
| 2010-2019 | 567 |
| 2020-2029 | 421 |
Famous people named Jareth
- Jareth Glanda: Athlete, Australian rules footballer
Nicknames
Jare, Jay
Fun facts
- The name was largely popularized by Jim Henson's 1986 film Labyrinth, where Jareth the Goblin King was played by David Bowie.
- It functions as a modern portmanteau combining the Biblical name Jared with the Arthurian name Gareth.