Jared Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Jared Overview

Meaning

Descent, he who descended

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew word “Yared,” meaning “descent” or “to descend.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒær.əd/

Popularity

Jared is known globally, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. In the USA, Jared ranked #342 for boys

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

2 (Cooperative, Adaptable, Considerate)

Name Styles

Traditional, Short, Classic

Associated Traits

Strong, intelligent, dependable, kind

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Jared is a significant name in the Bible, being a descendant of Adam and the father of Enoch, which adds to its enduring appeal

Name Day

March 10th (France)
A Deep Dive

Jared Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Jerod, Jarred, Jerrod, Jarrod, Jered

Common Nicknames

Jay, J, Red, Jare, J-Man

Diminutives

Jed, Jerry, Jeddy, Jarey, Jari

Famous People

  • Jared Leto
    (American Actor)
  • Jared Padalecki
    (American Actor)
  • Jared Diamond
    (American Scientist)
  • Jared Kushner
    (American Advisor)
  • Jared Harris
    (British Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Jared Dunn
    ("Silicon Valley," TV Series)
  • Jared Franklin
    ("Franklin & Bash," TV Series)
  • Jared Vennett
    ("The Big Short," Film)
  • Jared Nomak
    ("Blade II," Film)
  • Jared Howe
    ("The Host," Novel)

What Is the Meaning of Jared?

The name Jared means “descent” or “he who descended.” The name conveys a sense of humility and groundedness, implying a person who is approachable, down-to-earth, and has a strong connection to their roots or origins.

What Is the Origin of The Name Jared?

Jared is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew word “Yared,” which means “descent” or “to descend.” It appears in the Old Testament, where Jared is one of the antediluvian patriarchs mentioned in the Book of Genesis.

Jared Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Jared in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3942021#3782022#3422023
Top 3 Rankings#511998#541982#541999

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Jared

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023342
(+36 from 2022)
968
(+111 from 2022)
0.05286
2022378
(+16 from 2021)
857
(+52 from 2021)
0.04576
2021394
(-26 from 2020)
805
(-39 from 2020)
0.04297
2020368
(-7 from 2019)
844
(-66 from 2019)
0.04563
2019361
(+6 from 2018)
910
(+20 from 2018)
0.04735
2018367
(+18 from 2017)
890
(+45 from 2017)
0.04579
2017385
(-1 from 2016)
845
(+12 from 2016)
0.04270
2016384
(-44 from 2015)
833
(-177 from 2015)
0.04112
2015340
(-43 from 2014)
1010
(-181 from 2014)
0.04940
2014297
(+8 from 2013)
1191
(+43 from 2013)
0.05812
2013305
(-11 from 2012)
1148
(-52 from 2012)
0.05681
2012294
(-28 from 2011)
1200
(-104 from 2011)
0.05914
2011266
(-23 from 2010)
1304
(-139 from 2010)
0.06419
2010243
(-29 from 2009)
1443
(-311 from 2009)
0.07024
2009214
(-17 from 2008)
1754
(-292 from 2008)
0.08270
2008197
(-37 from 2007)
2046
(-556 from 2007)
0.09384
2007160
(-22 from 2006)
2602
(-374 from 2006)
0.11747
2006138
(-1 from 2005)
2976
(+52 from 2005)
0.13574
2005137
(-9 from 2004)
2924
(-253 from 2004)
0.13745
2004128
(-21 from 2003)
3177
(-765 from 2003)
0.15033
2003107
(-23 from 2002)
3942
(-895 from 2002)
0.18761
200284
(-19 from 2001)
4837
(-1597 from 2001)
0.23405
200165
(-9 from 2000)
6434
(-890 from 2000)
0.31106
200056
(-2 from 1999)
7324
(+48 from 1999)
0.35071
199954
(-3 from 1998)
7276
(-186 from 1998)
0.35684
199851
(+5 from 1997)
7462
(+780 from 1997)
0.36801
199756
(+8 from 1996)
6682
(+861 from 1996)
0.33447
199664
(-1 from 1995)
5821
(-64 from 1995)
0.29051
199563
No change from 1994
5885
(+10 from 1994)
0.29259
199463
No change from 1993
5875
(-189 from 1993)
0.28822
199363
(+4 from 1992)
6064
(+197 from 1992)
0.29358
199267
(-3 from 1991)
5867
(-346 from 1991)
0.27949
199164
(-1 from 1990)
6213
(-430 from 1990)
0.29311
199063
(-6 from 1989)
6643
(-375 from 1989)
0.30869
198957
(+3 from 1988)
7018
(+807 from 1988)
0.33483
198860
(-2 from 1987)
6211
(+4 from 1987)
0.31020
198758
No change from 1986
6207
(+89 from 1986)
0.31827
198658
No change from 1985
6118
(+236 from 1985)
0.31837
198558
(+1 from 1984)
5882
(+198 from 1984)
0.30565
198459
(-3 from 1983)
5684
(-167 from 1983)
0.30287
198356
(-2 from 1982)
5851
(-412 from 1982)
0.31396
198254
(+3 from 1981)
6263
(+398 from 1981)
0.33187
198157
(+4 from 1980)
5865
(+659 from 1980)
0.31492
198061
(+4 from 1979)
5206
(+536 from 1979)
0.28068
197965
(+7 from 1978)
4670
(+823 from 1978)
0.26070
197872
(+4 from 1977)
3847
(+109 from 1977)
0.22515
197776
(+14 from 1976)
3738
(+808 from 1976)
0.21868
197690
(+10 from 1975)
2930
(+374 from 1975)
0.17947
1975100
(+31 from 1974)
2556
(+551 from 1974)
0.15754
1974131
(+24 from 1973)
2005
(+414 from 1973)
0.12299
1973155
(+32 from 1972)
1591
(+333 from 1972)
0.09860
1972187
(+31 from 1971)
1258
(+185 from 1971)
0.07515
1971218
(+66 from 1970)
1073
(+325 from 1970)
0.05903
1970284
(+2 from 1969)
748
(+62 from 1969)
0.03927
1969286
(+51 from 1968)
686
(+167 from 1968)
0.03750
1968337
(+70 from 1967)
519
(+171 from 1967)
0.02923
1967407
(+70 from 1966)
348
(+90 from 1966)
0.01956
1966477
(+268 from 1965)
258
(+159 from 1965)
0.01419
1965745
(+101 from 1964)
99
(+18 from 1964)
0.00523
1964846
(-44 from 1963)
81
(-8 from 1963)
0.00400
1963802
(+67 from 1962)
89
(+13 from 1962)
0.00431
1962869
(+21 from 1961)
76
(+2 from 1961)
0.00362
1961890
(+74 from 1960)
74
(+12 from 1960)
0.00343
1960964
(-69 from 1959)
62
(-11 from 1959)
0.00286
1959895
(-45 from 1958)
73
(-6 from 1958)
0.00337
1958850
(+33 from 1957)
79
(+6 from 1957)
0.00367
1957883
(-52 from 1956)
73
(-8 from 1956)
0.00334
1956831
(+75 from 1955)
81
(+14 from 1955)
0.00377
1955906
(-155 from 1954)
67
(-23 from 1954)
0.00321
1954751
(+175 from 1953)
90
(+30 from 1953)
0.00435
1953926
(+13 from 1952)
60
(+3 from 1952)
0.00300
1952939
(+10 from 1951)
57
(+3 from 1951)
0.00289
1951949
(-99 from 1950)
54
(-10 from 1950)
0.00282
1950850
(+179 from 1949)
64
(+18 from 1949)
0.00352
19491029
(-40 from 1948)
46
(-4 from 1948)
0.00255
1948989
(+104 from 1947)
50
(+6 from 1947)
0.00280
19471093
(-62 from 1946)
44
No change from 1946
0.00237
19461031
(+47 from 1945)
44
(+8 from 1945)
0.00267
19451078
(-60 from 1944)
36
(-5 from 1944)
0.00262
19441018
(-63 from 1943)
41
(-8 from 1943)
0.00295
1943955
(+52 from 1942)
49
(+5 from 1942)
0.00337
19421007
(-109 from 1941)
44
(-6 from 1941)
0.00312
1941898
(+237 from 1940)
50
(+16 from 1940)
0.00398
19401135
(-181 from 1939)
34
(-9 from 1939)
0.00287
1939954
(-27 from 1938)
43
(-3 from 1938)
0.00379
1938927
(+104 from 1937)
46
(+8 from 1937)
0.00405
19371031
(+295 from 1936)
38
(+13 from 1936)
0.00347
19361326
(+96 from 1935)
25
(+2 from 1935)
0.00235
19351422
(+361 from 1934)
23
(+7 from 1934)
0.00215
19341783
(+121 from 1933)
16
(+2 from 1933)
0.00151
19331904
(-188 from 1932)
14
(-4 from 1932)
0.00137
19321716
(-127 from 1931)
18
(-2 from 1931)
0.00168
19311589
(-93 from 1930)
20
(-4 from 1930)
0.00187
19301496
(+438 from 1929)
24
(+8 from 1929)
0.00212
19291934
(-112 from 1928)
16
(-2 from 1928)
0.00144
19281822
(+49 from 1927)
18
No change from 1927
0.00158
19271871
(+695 from 1926)
18
(+7 from 1926)
0.00155
19262566
(+22 from 1925)
11
No change from 1925
0.00096
19252588
(-749 from 1924)
11
(-8 from 1924)
0.00096
19241839
(+284 from 1923)
19
(+4 from 1923)
0.00163
19232123
(+1129 from 1922)
15
(+7 from 1922)
0.00132
19223252
(-620 from 1921)
8
(-3 from 1921)
0.00071
19212632
(-29 from 1920)
11
No change from 1920
0.00097
19202603
(-92 from 1919)
11
No change from 1919
0.00100
19192511
(-113 from 1918)
11
(-1 from 1918)
0.00108
19182398
(-412 from 1917)
12
(-3 from 1917)
0.00114
19171986
(+273 from 1916)
15
(+3 from 1916)
0.00156
19162259
(-381 from 1915)
12
(-3 from 1915)
0.00130
19151878
(+1037 from 1914)
15
(+9 from 1914)
0.00170
19142915
(-94 from 1913)
6
(+1 from 1913)
0.00088
19132821
(-552 from 1912)
5
(-1 from 1912)
0.00093
19122269
(-680 from 1910)
6
(+1 from 1910)
0.00133
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19101589
(-626 from 1891)
5
No change from 1891
0.00240
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1891963
(-97 from 1881)
5
No change from 1881
0.00458
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1881866
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00462
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Jared

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3672021#3252022#3062023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3742021#3442022#2942023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2952021#2632022#2252023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4482021#3692022#3172023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4962021#4072022#4462023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3582021#3162022#3342023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4812021#4532022#3832023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5132021#6792022#7852023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2222021#3242022#4182023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4242021#5252022#2732023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2802021#3282022#4662023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#5552021#4892022#7532023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2552021#2752022#1912023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7102021#4782022#6362023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3882021#4722022#3092023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3402021#4692022#5502023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7272021#5852022#4602023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6702021#6202022#4812023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3282021#3622022#3512023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3592021#4682022#3722023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5292021#5642022#4722023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4662021#4332022#3222023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3202021#3462022#3162023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4192019#5832020#5292021

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5492021#7222022#3892023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5712021#4112022#7392023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3822020#6482021#4492022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3142017#3952021#4872023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6362021#3812022#4602023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3012021#2262022#1862023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3272016#3682017#4352023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4682020#3572021#3482023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3622021#3742022#2782023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5012019#5132020#4032022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3842021#3332022#4092023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2462010#2872011#3452015

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3532020#2932022#3122023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4662021#4672022#3712023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4292019#5632020#4332023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2442011#3032014#3022016

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2112018#2092020#1302023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2252011#2102013#2222014

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1532007#2412010#1912011

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1772008#2362010#1892012

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2102009#1852010#2512013

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2052011#1252012#2332016

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2352015#2312016#1932021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1582007#1172009#1122013

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#872003#972004#1362007

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1992012#2142019#2282021

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2702007#2492009#2382011

Popularity Rankings for Jared in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#672004#792006#262007

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#582021#802022#652023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#981991#931992#891999

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2132014#4152015#4182019

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#2242020#2692021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3492013#3492014#3952015

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3992014#3892015#4862016

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5472017#7642019#4592020

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4652008

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5312020#7402021#7072022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7862018#8442019#9932020

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8262017#9782019#9602020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Jared a Name for Boys or Girls?

Typically, Jared is a male name, often chosen for boys because of its strong, masculine sound and biblical heritage.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Jared

Jared in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Jared Leto (Actor, born 1971): An American actor and musician recognized for his roles in both films and as the lead vocalist of Thirty Seconds to Mars.
  • Jared Padalecki (Actor, born 1982): An American actor famous for his roles in the TV series "Supernatural" and "Gilmore Girls."
  • Jared Diamond (Scientist, born 1937): An American geographer, historian, and author known for his books on human society and history.
  • Jared Kushner (Advisor, born 1981): An American businessman and former senior advisor to President Donald Trump.
  • Jared Harris (Actor, born 1961): A British actor known for his roles in "Mad Men," "Chernobyl," and "The Crown."
  • Jared Fogle (Spokesman, born 1977): An American former spokesperson for Subway restaurants, known for his weight loss story.
  • Jared Borgetti (Soccer Player, born 1973): A retired Mexican footballer who played as a forward and is one of the top goal scorers for the Mexican national team.
  • Jared Dunn ("Silicon Valley," 2014 TV Series): A business-savvy and loyal advisor to the Pied Piper team.
  • Jared Franklin ("Franklin & Bash," 2011 TV Series): A fun-loving, unconventional lawyer who often bends the rules to win cases.
  • Jared Vennett ("The Big Short," 2015 Film): A Wall Street trader who predicts and profits from the 2008 financial crisis.
  • Jared Nomak ("Blade II," 2002 Film): The primary antagonist, a powerful vampire leading a new breed of creatures.
  • Jared Howe ("The Host," 2008 Novel): A key character in a science fiction romance involving an alien invasion.
  • None

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