Jarret
Jarret is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear ruler or brave with the spear.
Origin and history
Jarret is a masculine name of Germanic origin, traditionally functioning as a surname variant of Jarrett, which derives from Gerald or Gerard. The name saw moderate usage in the United States during the late 20th century but has become quite rare in recent years. It offers a classic yet distinct alternative to more common names like Garrett or Jared.
Popularity in the United States
3,431 babies in the United States have been named Jarret since 1880. It ranks #2186 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1899.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.6 %)
- CA (16.5 %)
- NY (15.7 %)
- PA (14 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 82 |
| 1970-1980 | 546 |
| 1980-1990 | 931 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,076 |
| 2000-2010 | 577 |
| 2010-2019 | 186 |
| 2020-2029 | 28 |
Famous people named Jarret
- Jarret Stoll: Ice Hockey Player
- Jarret Thomas: Snowboarder
- Jarret Zukiwsky: Ice Hockey Player
Nicknames
Jare, Jerry
Fun facts
- Jarret originated as an English patronymic surname derived from medieval diminutives of Gerald or Gerard.
- It is a less common single-'t' variant of the more frequent spelling Jarrett.