Jered
Jered is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Descent or one who descends.
Origin and history
Jered is a variant spelling of the biblical name Jared, derived from the Hebrew word meaning descent or one who descends. While Jared became a major mainstream name in the late 20th century, Jered has remained a much less common alternative in the United States. It offers a slightly distinctive spelling while retaining a traditional biblical root.
Popularity in the United States
3,797 babies in the United States have been named Jered since 1880. It ranks #2070 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.8 %)
- TX (14 %)
- OR (13.4 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 58 |
| 1970-1980 | 730 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,505 |
| 1990-2000 | 942 |
| 2000-2010 | 391 |
| 2010-2019 | 107 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Jered
- Jered Weaver: Baseball Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Jed, Jerry
Fun facts
- Jered is an alternate spelling of Jared, which originates from the Hebrew name Yared.
- While never reaching the widespread popularity of Jared, Jered has maintained consistent, niche use in the U.S. since the late 19th century.