Jarett
Jarett is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear ruler or brave with the spear.
Origin and history
Jarett is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, deriving as a variant of Jarrett or Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'. It gained modest usage in the United States during the late 20th century as an alternative spelling of Jarrett. Today, it remains a relatively rare choice for American boys.
Popularity in the United States
3,566 babies in the United States have been named Jarett since 1880. It ranks #2147 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1857.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20 %)
- CA (19.3 %)
- TX (16.7 %)
- PA (7.9 %)
- OH (6.9 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 80 |
| 1970-1980 | 380 |
| 1980-1990 | 713 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,119 |
| 2000-2010 | 896 |
| 2010-2019 | 296 |
| 2020-2029 | 70 |
Nicknames
Jett, Jare
Fun facts
- Jarett originated as a patronymic surname derived from the medieval given name Gerald or Gerard.
- It functions primarily as a double-t variant of Jarrett, influenced by similar names like Garrett and Barrett.