Jarrod
Jarrod is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Descent or one who comes down.
Origin and history
Jarrod is a variant spelling of Jared, a biblical name derived from the Hebrew word meaning 'descent' or 'one who comes down'. Popularity peaked in the late 20th century, though it remains a recognizable classic masculine name in the U.S. Today it is a less common alternative to the standard spelling Jared.
Popularity in the United States
25,286 babies in the United States have been named Jarrod since 1880. It ranks #737 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1776.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.8 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
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 | 1,174 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,721 |
| 1980-1990 | 9,181 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,511 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,900 |
| 2010-2019 | 648 |
| 2020-2029 | 151 |
Famous people named Jarrod
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia: Baseball player
Nicknames
Jerry, Rod
Fun facts
- Jarrod stems from the biblical patriarch Jared, traditionally interpreted in Hebrew as referring to descending or coming down.
- The spelling Jarrod experienced its highest frequency of usage in the U.S. during the 1970s and 1980s.