Jared
Jared is a Hebrew name meaning 'descent' or 'to descend,' derived from the biblical figure Jared who was the father of Enoch and lived to be 962 years old according to Genesis. The name has maintained steady use since ancient times and gained particular popularity in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century.
Current Popularity
#393 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most English-speaking countries
- •Strong biblical heritage gives it historical depth
- •Popular in the 1990s-2000s, so may be common among current young adults
- •Works well across professional and casual settings
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Jared Diamond
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and scientist
Statistics
205,539
Total births since 1880
1998
Peak year
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