Jerad Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jerad is a modern English name with Hebrew roots, meaning 'descent'. It evolved from the Hebrew name Yered and became popular in the late 20th century. The name is perceived as modern and unique, with various common variants. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Jerad is most popular in Washington, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) 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. From 2020-2022, Jerad 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, 'Jerad' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1061st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 801st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3668th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14409th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jerad' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jerad"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛrəd/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jerad is derived from the Hebrew name Yered, which means 'descent' or 'to descend'.
Meaning
descent
Language Evolution
Yered (Hebrew), Jerad (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Jerad gained popularity in the late 20th century as a variant of the more common name Jared.
Variants & Derivatives
Jared, Jerrod, Jered
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Jerad is viewed as modern and unique, but is less common than its variants.
Famous People
Jerad McLemore, a notable figure in the field of sports., Jerad B. Smith, known for contributions in technology.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jerad"
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 "Jerad"
"Jerad" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1061st of 10718 | 933 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 801st of 16616 | 2,415 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3668th of 24088 | 408 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14409th of 23106 | 31 |
Regional Popularity of "Jerad" 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) |
26.69% 784th/2937 |
51.85% 1806th/3483 |
38.15% 1342nd/3518 |
24.93% 1008th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
15.88% 585th/3685 |
38.39% 1718th/4475 |
19.08% 991st/5194 |
12.38% 782nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.13% 2297th/4582 |
- |
54.75% 4004th/7313 |
41.03% 3062nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jerad" 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 "Jerad"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jerad" 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.