Jarred Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jarred has Hebrew origins, meaning 'to descend'. It evolved from the name Yared and gained popularity in the late 20th century. Jarred is often associated with modern traits and has a trendy image today. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Jarred is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South 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, Jarred 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, 'Jarred' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 796th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 430th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 803rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3578th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24683rd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Jarred' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jarred"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒærɛd/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jarred is derived from the Hebrew name 'Yared', which means 'to descend' or 'to bring down'.
Meaning
to descend
Language Evolution
Yared, Jarred
Historical Usage
The name Jarred became more popular in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Jared, Jarrad
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jarred is seen as a modern and somewhat trendy name, appealing to parents looking for unique yet familiar options.
Famous People
Jarred Cosart, Jarred Thompson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jarred"
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 "Jarred"
"Jarred" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 796th of 10718 | 1,654 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 430th of 16616 | 7,457 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 803rd of 24088 | 3,758 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3578th of 23106 | 373 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24683rd of 27321 | 8 |
Regional Popularity of "Jarred" 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) |
28.63% 841st/2937 |
21.59% 752nd/3483 |
23.22% 817th/3518 |
19.24% 778th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
11.53% 425th/3685 |
8.58% 384th/4475 |
7.43% 386th/5194 |
7.93% 501st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.24% 790th/4582 |
13.28% 686th/5164 |
10.91% 798th/7313 |
12.86% 960th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
73.95% 3318th/4487 |
45.90% 3131st/6822 |
60.40% 3791st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jarred" 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 "Jarred"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jarred" 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.