Jaret
A masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "from Germanic tribe".
Name Census estimates that about 2,889 living Americans carry the first name Jaret. It is a predominantly male name (99.3% of registrations). The average person named Jaret today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaret births was 1998 (359 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaret. 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
2.9K
~ 1 in 118,641 Americans
Peak year
1998
359 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,469
Tracked since 1964
Gender
Gender distribution for Jaret
Out of the 2,973 babies given the name Jaret since 1880, 99.3% were registered as male. The name sits firmly on the male side of the spectrum, with only a handful of female registrations across the entire dataset.
Jaret as a male name
- Ranked #4,469 in 2024
- 23 male births in 2024
- Peak: 1998 (354 births)
Jaret as a female name
- Ranked #15,939 in 2006
- 6 female births in 2006
- Peak: 2002 (6 births)
Popularity
Jaret: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaret from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 976 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaret 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 Jaret during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jarets live
The SSA's state-level files cover 26 states and territories. Ohio, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Jaret, while Virginia, Nevada, Kansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 44 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaret
The name Jaret originates from the Hebrew language and culture, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. It is believed to be a variant or diminutive form of the Hebrew name Jared, which means "descent" or "one who descends." This name has biblical origins, as it appears in the Book of Genesis, where Jared was the father of Enoch and an ancestor of Noah.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaret can be found in medieval European records, particularly in France and England during the Middle Ages. It was sometimes spelled as Jarat or Jarat, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that occurred during that era.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jaret. One of the earliest was Jaret de Beaumont (c. 1150-1210), a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade under King Richard I of England.
In the realm of literature, Jaret Rickhardt (1601-1671) was a German poet and playwright known for his contributions to the Baroque literary movement. His works, including the play "Der verliebte Student" (The Amorous Student), were widely celebrated in his time.
Moving forward in history, Jaret Maddox (1789-1862) was an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia in the mid-19th century.
In the field of music, Jaret Reddick (born 1972) is an American singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist of the rock band Bowling for Soup. He has been a prominent figure in the pop-punk and alternative rock scenes since the late 1990s.
Finally, Jaret Shea (born 1984) is a contemporary American artist known for his intricate and imaginative drawings. His works have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the United States and internationally.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Jaret throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures, professions, and time periods.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Jaret
People
Jaret + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaret 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
Jaret: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaret?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,889 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaret 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 118,641 US residents.
Is Jaret a common name?
We classify Jaret as "Rare". It ranks above 95.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,973 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaret most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaret was 1998, when 359 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaret is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jaret a male name?
Yes, 99.3% of people registered as Jaret 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.