Jared

“Descent; alternatively interpreted as "ruler"” — Hebrew origin

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

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. Jerry is a short form of Jared.

Around the world: #100 in Puerto Rico (2025).

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

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 — Genesis 5 · 1 Chronicles 1
Jared Nomak — Blade II
Jared Banks — One Life to Live

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.

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

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