Jarrid
English name derived from Gerard, a Germanic name meaning "brave with a spear".
Name Census estimates that about 1,154 living Americans carry the first name Jarrid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jarrid today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jarrid births was 1990 (67 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jarrid. 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
1.2K
~ 1 in 297,014 Americans
Peak year
1990
67 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2015 SSA rank
#11,276
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Jarrid: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jarrid from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 457 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
Jarrid 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 Jarrid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jarrids live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Pennsylvania, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Jarrid, while Wisconsin, New Jersey, Massachusetts recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jarrid
The name Jarrid is believed to have its origins in the Old English language, derived from the Germanic root "gar" meaning "spear" or "lance." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to individuals who were skilled warriors or hunters, reflecting the value placed on these traits in ancient Germanic cultures.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jarrid can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in historical records as "Garid" or "Gærred." During this time, the name was primarily found in Anglo-Saxon communities throughout what is now England and parts of northern Europe.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Jarrid was Jarrid of Saxony, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 11th century. He was known for his extensive writings on religious philosophy and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the 12th century, a variant spelling of the name, "Jarred," was found in several medieval manuscripts and chronicles. This version was particularly prevalent in regions that were influenced by Norman French culture, suggesting that the name may have undergone some linguistic changes as it spread across Europe.
Another significant figure bearing the name Jarrid was Jarrid the Bold, a 13th-century English knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Welsh Wars. His bravery and valor on the battlefield earned him a place in the annals of English history.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jarrid experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in England and parts of Scotland. One notable individual from this era was Jarrid Hawthorne, a 16th-century English poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
In the 17th century, the name Jarrid appeared in various religious texts and records, including those of the Puritans in colonial America. One such individual was Jarrid Winthrop, a Puritan minister and one of the founders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, who arrived in America in 1630.
Throughout history, the name Jarrid has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting its enduring appeal across cultures and time periods.
People
Jarrid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jarrid 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
Jarrid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jarrid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,154 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jarrid 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 297,014 US residents.
Is Jarrid a common name?
We classify Jarrid as "Rare". It ranks above 91% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,199 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jarrid most popular?
The single biggest year for Jarrid was 1990, when 67 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jarrid is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jarrid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jarrid 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.