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Jared

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

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

Jared has appeared in US records since 1881 — best rank #51 (1998) · 206,351 babies named Jared all-time · 1 in 2,100 boys born in 2025.

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:

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

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