Jarred first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Jarred has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Jarred

Of English origin, meaning "a jarred or conserved item".

Popularity of Jarred by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jarred is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Jarred being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 15 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jarred.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024150
202360
2022110
2021200
2020190
2019350
2018290
2017330
2016460
2015430
2014550
2013610
2012690
2011490
2010580
2009620
2008800
2007990
20061250
20051280
20041510
20032040
20022670
20013750
20004990
19995610
19985420
19974890
19964670
19954930
19945060
19935620
19925030
19914860
19905640
19896070
19885520
19874800
19864538
19854480
19843810
19833660
19823070
19812830
19803170
19792260
19782020
19771810
19761620
19751110

The history of the first name Jarred

The name Jarred has its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the root word "yarad" which means "to descend" or "to go down." It emerged during the biblical era, primarily in the Middle East region.

One of the earliest mentions of the name can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it appears as the name of a son of Ezra, a prominent figure in Jewish history. This reference dates back to the 5th century BC.

Throughout history, the name Jarred has been associated with various individuals of note. One such example is Jarred of Byzantium, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 6th century AD. His contributions to the field of theology were highly respected during his time.

In the 12th century, Jarred de Montfort was a French nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars, a Christian religious group in southern France.

During the Renaissance period, Jarred Duval was a French engraver and printmaker who lived between 1556 and 1616. His intricate etchings and engravings were highly regarded works of art during that era.

In the 19th century, Jarred Atkinson was an English writer and poet who gained recognition for his literary works, including his collection of poems titled "Echoes from the Past" published in 1872.

Another notable figure with the name Jarred was Jarred Ingersoll, an American lawyer and politician who lived from 1824 to 1892. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and was known for his advocacy of civil rights and abolition of slavery.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jarred. Although not an extensively common name, it has been present across various cultures and time periods, carrying with it the symbolic meaning of descent or a downward movement.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Jarred was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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