Yared
Yared is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Descent or one who descends.
Origin and history
Yared is a masculine name of Biblical Hebrew origin, derived from the name Jared, meaning 'descent' or 'one who descends'. It is also prominent in Ethiopian tradition due to Saint Yared, a famous 6th-century composer. In the United States, it is a relatively rare given name that has seen steady, modest usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
714 babies in the United States have been named Yared since 1880. It ranks #3962 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1724.
States where it is most popular
- CA (60.5 %)
- TX (39.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 57 |
| 2000-2010 | 213 |
| 2010-2019 | 241 |
| 2020-2029 | 203 |
Famous people named Yared
- Yared Asmerom: Athlete, Marathon Runner
Fun facts
- Yared represents a closer transliteration of the original Hebrew name (Yered) than the traditional English form Jared.
- Saint Yared of Axum is legendary in Ethiopian history for creating the sacred chant tradition and notation system of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.