Jahred
Jahred is a name of Arabic origin meaning "lion of God".
Name Census estimates that about 129 living Americans carry the first name Jahred. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahred today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahred births was 1999 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahred. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
129
~ 1 in 2,657,010 Americans
Peak year
1999
25 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2012 SSA rank
#11,362
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Jahred: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jahred from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 60 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahred by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jahred during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jahreds live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahred
The given name Jahred is believed to have its origins in the ancient Hebrew language. The name is thought to be derived from the Hebrew word "yarad," which means "to descend" or "to go down." This suggests that the name may have been associated with humility, modesty, or a lowly or meek demeanor.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jahred can be traced back to the biblical figure of Jared, who is mentioned in the Book of Genesis as one of the patriarchs who lived before the Great Flood. According to the biblical account, Jared was the father of Enoch and lived for 962 years, which was considered an extraordinary lifespan even by the standards of that era.
In ancient Jewish tradition, the name Jared is sometimes interpreted as meaning "to rule" or "to descend," which aligns with the possible Hebrew origin of the name. However, the exact meaning and significance of the name have been subject to various interpretations and debates among scholars and theologians throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jahred was Jahred ibn Maslamah, a prominent Arab general who lived during the 7th century AD. He played a significant role in the Muslim conquest of Persia and is remembered for his military achievements and leadership skills.
Another notable figure with the name Jahred was Jahred al-Qayrawani, a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 9th century AD. He made significant contributions to the development of mathematics and astronomical calculations, and his works were widely studied and influential in the Islamic world.
In more recent history, Jahred Flussio was an Italian painter and architect who lived in the 16th century. He is best known for his works in the Mannerist style and his contributions to the architectural design of several churches and palaces in Italy.
Jahred Ledbetter was an American blues musician and singer-songwriter who lived from 1889 to 1949. He was a prominent figure in the early blues scene and is considered one of the pioneers of the Delta blues genre.
Jahred Poulsen was a Danish explorer and adventurer who lived from 1887 to 1972. He is renowned for his expeditions to Greenland and his contributions to the study of the Inuit culture and Arctic exploration.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jahred. While the name may have ancient roots and meanings, it continues to be used and celebrated in various cultures and societies around the world.
People
Jahred + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahred as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jahred: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahred?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 129 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahred going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,657,010 US residents.
Is Jahred a common name?
We classify Jahred as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 131 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahred most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahred was 1999, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahred is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jahred a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahred in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.