Jarriet
A diminutive feminine name of Scottish origin meaning "little Harriet".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Jarriet. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jarriet today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jarriet births was 1961 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jarriet. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Jarriet is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Jarriets were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jarriet. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1961
5 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1961 SSA rank
#4,340
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Jarriet: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jarriet 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 Jarriet during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jarriet
The name Jarriet is believed to have originated from the French language, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have been a variant of the name Jarrett, which itself was derived from the Old French name Gerard or Gerhard.
The name Gerard or Gerhard has its origins in the Germanic languages, with the first part "ger" meaning "spear" and the second part "hard" meaning "brave" or "hardy." This suggests that the name Jarriet may have initially been associated with bravery or warrior-like qualities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jarriet can be found in the 12th century, when it was mentioned in a medieval French manuscript. This suggests that the name had already gained popularity in France by that time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jarriet. One of the earliest was Jarriet de Villers, a French knight who fought in the Crusades during the 13th century. Another notable figure was Jarriet de Montfort, a 14th-century French nobleman and military commander.
In the 16th century, Jarriet Rousseau was a French philosopher and writer who contributed to the Enlightenment movement. His works focused on the social contract and the concept of a general will.
During the 17th century, Jarriet Descartes was a renowned French mathematician, scientist, and philosopher. He is often regarded as the father of modern philosophy and is best known for his philosophical statement, "I think, therefore I am."
In the 19th century, Jarriet Flaubert was a French novelist who is considered one of the leading figures in the realist school of French literature. His most famous work is the novel "Madame Bovary," published in 1856.
While the name Jarriet may not be as common today as it once was, its historical significance and connections to notable figures throughout various eras of French and European history make it a name with a rich and fascinating heritage.
People
Jarriet + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jarriet 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
Jarriet: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jarriet?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jarriet 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Jarriet a common name?
We classify Jarriet as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jarriet most popular?
The single biggest year for Jarriet was 1961, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jarriet is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jarriet in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jarriet a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jarriet 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.
Is Jarriet still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jarriet in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jarriet can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Jarriet as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Jarriet, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.