Jerad
Jerad is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Descent or one who descends.
Origin and history
Jerad is a spelling variant of Jared, originating from Hebrew. It means 'descent' or 'one who descends'. Though less common than the traditional spelling Jared, Jerad enjoyed moderate usage in the United States during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,784 babies in the United States have been named Jerad since 1880. It ranks #2073 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.6 %)
- TX (12.5 %)
- MN (6.8 %)
- WA (6.5 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
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 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 701 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,912 |
| 1990-2000 | 878 |
| 2000-2010 | 206 |
| 2010-2019 | 45 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Jerad
- Jerad Eickhoff: baseball player, athlete
Nicknames
Jerry, Jed
Fun facts
- Jerad emerged as an alternative American phonetic spelling of the ancient Hebrew name Jared.
- The spelling Jerad reached its peak popularity in the United States between the 1970s and 1990s.