Jared

Meaning: Descent; alternatively interpreted as "ruler"
Origin: Hebrew

Nicknames: Jerry

Boy's name · #396 in the US (2025) · 90s wave

Popularity over time

Jared first appeared in 1881, vanished from the records entirely for 18 years, then climbed to #51 by 1998 — it has faded to #396 since. About 206,000 boys have carried it in all.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 41 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#55 in Ecuador (2025) · #100 in Puerto Rico (2025) · #200 in Mexico (2024) · #1,332 in France (2025) · #1,745 in England & Wales (2025) · #581 in Canada (2024).

Famous Jareds

Jared Leto — American actor, singer, musician and songwriter (born 1971)
Jared Diamond — American scientist, historian, and author (born 1937)
Jared Kushner — American businessman and real estate investor (born 1981)
Jared Padalecki — American actor
Jared Harris — British actor

In stories & tradition

Jared — Book of Genesis (Bible)
Jared Nomak^it — Blade II (film)
Jared Banks — One Life to Live (TV series)

What Jareds become

Among 709 notable people named Jared:

Sports figures appear 2.4× more often than among typical names — e.g. Jared Borgetti, Mexican footballer.

Spellings & nicknames

About 300 boys a year are given Jerry as their full name.

Similar names: Seth · Jarrett · Johnathan · Jake · Jaden · Jamie

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