Jareth Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jareth is a modern English name that likely combines elements from the names Jared and Gareth. It means 'to descend' and has evolved from these traditional names. While it does not have biblical relevance, it became popular in the 1980s due to its connection with the film 'Labyrinth'. The name conjures images of fantasy and creativity, and its notable association with the character played by David Bowie has contributed to its modern appeal.
The name Jareth is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jareth has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jareth' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2620th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2207th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2241st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 21694th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jareth' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jareth"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛrɛθ/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Jareth is a modern invention, likely derived from the combination of the names 'Jared' and 'Gareth', reflecting a creative blending of traditional names.
Meaning
to descend
Language Evolution
Jared, Gareth, Jareth
Historical Usage
The name Jareth gained popularity in the 1980s, particularly due to its use in popular culture, most notably in the film 'Labyrinth' where it was the name of the main antagonist.
Variants & Derivatives
Jared, Gareth
Modern Popularity & Image
Jareth is often associated with fantasy and creativity, largely due to its representation in film and literature, and it carries a modern, whimsical image.
Famous People
Jareth the Goblin King, a character portrayed by David Bowie in the movie 'Labyrinth'
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jareth"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jareth"
"Jareth" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2620th of 16616 | 377 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2207th of 24088 | 870 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2241st of 23106 | 745 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 21694th of 35406 | 32 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Jareth" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
- |
52.45% 2724th/5194 |
41.36% 2613th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
66.98% 3459th/5164 |
30.85% 2256th/7313 |
21.47% 1602nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
52.55% 2358th/4487 |
29.98% 2045th/6822 |
31.18% 1957th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jareth" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jareth"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jareth" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.