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Jared
BoyHebrew· “descent”
- Meaning
- descent
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- JAIR-id
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #396
- US babies 2025
- 804
- Best rank
- #51 (1998)
- Peak year
- 1998
Meaning and origin of Jared
Jared is a Hebrew name that means “descent”.
Jared comes from the Hebrew Yered, meaning "descent" or "to go down." In the Book of Genesis, Jared is an ancestor of Noah, the father of Enoch and grandfather of Methuselah, and he is said to have lived an extraordinarily long life. The name was adopted by English Puritans after the Reformation, but it became widely used in the United States only in the second half of the twentieth century. Today Jared feels familiar and approachable, a biblical name that does not sound overly formal. It is short and easy to spell, and it pairs well with a wide range of middle names.
Popularity over time
Jared first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 82 different years, starting in 1881. Its best national rank was #51 in 1998, the same year it reached its highest count of 7,462 babies. In 2025, 804 babies were named Jared, and it ranked #396 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,675 in 1920, #857 in 1950, #61 in 1980, #56 in 2000, #243 in 2010, and #396 in 2025. Of the 206,351 US boys named Jared since records began, 31% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 60,308 babies. Since 2010, 15,890 more have been named Jared.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Trevor, Devin, Antonio, Tanner, and Spencer.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jared ranked highest in Alaska, New Jersey, and Utah.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | #179 | 5 |
| New Jersey | #226 | 42 |
| Utah | #277 | 18 |
| Maryland | #292 | 19 |
| California | #304 | 121 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Jared is usually pronounced JAIR-id, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with J and ends in “-ed”.
Middle names for Jared
A few middle names that flow with Jared: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jared
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jared mean?
Jared is a Hebrew name that means “descent”.
What is the origin of the name Jared?
Jared has Hebrew roots. Jared comes from the Hebrew Yered, meaning "descent" or "to go down." In the Book of Genesis, Jared is an ancestor of Noah, the father of Enoch and grandfather of Methuselah, and he is said to have lived an extraordinarily long life.
Is Jared a popular name?
Yes. Jared ranked #396 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jared a boy or girl name?
Jared is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Jared?
Jared is usually pronounced JAIR-id. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings