Jarrett
Jarrett is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Spear ruler or brave spear.
Origin and history
Jarrett originated as an English surname derived from medieval personal names like Gerald or Gerard. It gained use as a given name in the United States during the 20th century. Although its popularity has declined since its peak in the 1990s, it remains a familiar traditional option.
Popularity in the United States
22,892 babies in the United States have been named Jarrett since 1880. It ranks #777 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1467.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10 %)
- CA (7.9 %)
- PA (6.3 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- FL (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 65 |
| 1920-1930 | 123 |
| 1930-1940 | 126 |
| 1940-1950 | 210 |
| 1950-1960 | 227 |
| 1960-1970 | 617 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,526 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,914 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,896 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,129 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,573 |
| 2020-2029 | 468 |
Famous people named Jarrett
- Jarrett Allen: Basketball player
- Jarrett Jack: Basketball player, Coach
- Jarrett Culver: Basketball player
Nicknames
Jare
Fun facts
- Jarrett developed as a phonetic variant of Garrett and Jerald in medieval England.
- The name experienced its highest rank in the U.S. during the late 1990s before gradually moderating in frequency.