Jarid
Jarid is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Descent or one who descends.
Origin and history
Jarid is an alternative spelling variant of Jared, a biblical name of Hebrew origin. It translates to 'descent' or 'one who descends.' While Jared has been widely used, the spelling Jarid remains relatively rare in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,402 babies in the United States have been named Jarid since 1880. It ranks #3317 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (33.5 %)
- CA (23.3 %)
- PA (12.8 %)
- MA (7.5 %)
- MI (4.4 %)
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 | 184 |
| 1980-1990 | 482 |
| 1990-2000 | 525 |
| 2000-2010 | 186 |
| 2010-2019 | 25 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Jarid emerged in the late 20th century as a creative alternative to the traditional Jared and Jerad spellings.
- The original name Jared appears in the Book of Genesis as part of the lineage between Adam and Noah.