Jared
boy name#396 in 2025Jared entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #51 in 1998, ranks #396 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1881–2025
#396
rank today
#51
peak (1998)
804
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #866 |
| 1890s | #963 |
| 1910s | #2292 |
| 1920s | #2323 |
| 1930s | #1415 |
| 1940s | #1023 |
| 1950s | #879 |
| 1960s | #663 |
| 1970s | #138 |
| 1980s | #58 |
| 1990s | #61 |
| 2000s | #129 |
| 2010s | #324 |
| 2020s | #379 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jared has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 197,000 people named Jared are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jared alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jared in 2025?
- Jared ranks #396 among US boy names in 2025, with 804 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jared most popular?
- Jared peaked in 1998, reaching #51 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jared with classmates?
- Jared will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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