Jarrit
A masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "spearman" or "warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jarrit. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jarrit today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jarrit births was 1998 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jarrit. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jarrit. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1998
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#10,626
Tracked since 1998
Popularity
Jarrit: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jarrit 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 Jarrit during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jarrit
The given name Jarrit finds its origins in the Old English language, with roots dating back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Old English words "gār" (meaning spear) and "rīht" (meaning right or straight), suggesting a connection to warfare and courage. This name was particularly prevalent among the Anglo-Saxon tribes that inhabited the British Isles.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jarrit can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Jarrit de Bowes, a landowner from Yorkshire, is mentioned in this historical document.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jarrit gained prominence among the nobility and warrior class. Jarrit de Valence, a prominent English nobleman and military commander, played a significant role in the Ninth Crusade in the 13th century. He was born around 1230 and died in 1324.
In the 14th century, Jarrit de Vere, an English nobleman and soldier, served as a knight in the Hundred Years' War. He fought alongside Edward III and participated in several notable battles, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346.
Moving into the Renaissance period, Jarrit Haviland, an English scholar and translator, lived from 1555 to 1638. He is best known for his translations of Italian Renaissance literature, including works by Ludovico Ariosto and Torquato Tasso.
In the 18th century, Jarrit Smythe, an English naturalist and explorer, made significant contributions to the study of flora and fauna in the Americas. He was born in 1720 and embarked on several expeditions, documenting his findings in detailed journals and illustrations.
While the name Jarrit has maintained a presence throughout history, it is important to note that its usage and prevalence have varied across different regions and time periods. The examples provided illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have borne this name over the centuries.
People
Jarrit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jarrit 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
Jarrit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jarrit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jarrit 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jarrit a common name?
We classify Jarrit as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jarrit most popular?
The single biggest year for Jarrit was 1998, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jarrit is about 27 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 Jarrit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jarrit a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jarrit 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 Jarrit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jarrit 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 Jarrit 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 Americans are named Jarrit?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.