Jarod
Jarod is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He who descends, or descent.
Origin and history
Jarod is a spelling variant of the biblical Hebrew name Jared, which means 'descent' or 'he who descends'. It rose in popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, alongside other spelling variations of the name. While it was moderately common in the 1990s, its usage has declined significantly in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
11,799 babies in the United States have been named Jarod since 1880. It ranks #1088 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1838.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.9 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
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 | 95 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,583 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,115 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,004 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,533 |
| 2010-2019 | 380 |
| 2020-2029 | 89 |
Famous people named Jarod
- Jarod Palmer: Ice hockey player
Nicknames
Jare, J-Rod
Fun facts
- Jarod emerged as a popular alternative spelling to the traditional biblical name Jared during the late 1980s and 1990s.
- The spelling Jarod was featured prominently as the main character's name in the late-1990s television drama 'The Pretender'.