Jaron Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jaron is a modern name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'to sing' or 'to shout'. It evolved from the Hebrew name Yaron and has gained popularity in recent decades. Jaron reflects traits of joy and expressiveness, while it does not have a direct biblical relevance.
The name Jaron is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest 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, Jaron has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling 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, 'Jaron' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7201st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1240th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 582nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 685th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1793rd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 17545th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24522nd out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Jaron' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jaron"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛrən/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jaron derives from the Hebrew word 'yaron', meaning 'to sing' or 'to shout'. It is often associated with the concept of joy and celebration.
Meaning
to sing, to shout
Language Evolution
Yaron (Hebrew), Jaron (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Jaron gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern name choice reflecting a trend towards unique and meaningful names.
Variants & Derivatives
Yaron, Jarett, Jarron
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jaron is perceived as a unique and contemporary name, often associated with creativity and expressiveness.
Famous People
Jaron Lanier - an American computer scientist and author, Jaron McAllister - a notable athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jaron"
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 "Jaron"
"Jaron" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7201st of 7552 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1240th of 10718 | 730 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 582nd of 16616 | 4,536 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 685th of 24088 | 4,847 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1793rd of 23106 | 1,052 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 17545th of 27321 | 26 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 24522nd of 35406 | 22 |
Regional Popularity of "Jaron" 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) |
39.60% 1163rd/2937 |
39.82% 1387th/3483 |
43.92% 1545th/3518 |
26.06% 1054th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
13.70% 505th/3685 |
14.84% 664th/4475 |
11.13% 578th/5194 |
9.20% 581st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
13.42% 615th/4582 |
16.75% 865th/5164 |
9.75% 713th/7313 |
8.88% 663rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
35.94% 1432nd/3984 |
41.25% 1851st/4487 |
29.07% 1983rd/6822 |
39.07% 2452nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jaron" 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 "Jaron"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jaron" 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.