Jarron first name popularity, history and meaning

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

Meaning of Jarron

A masculine name of French origin denoting "oak from the woods".

Popularity of Jarron by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jarron is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 10 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jarron.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024100
202150
2019150
2018130
2017160
2016170
2015180
2014190
2013190
2012260
2011320
2010220
2009370
2008410
2007410
2006260
2005440
2004400
2003380
2002570
2001700
2000350
1999450
1998440
1997460
1996460
1995470
1994550
1993390
1992520
1991490
1990540
1989550
1988440
1987460
1986320
1985190
1984290
1983250
1982190
1981190
1980210
1979170
1978100
1977160
1976140
1975140

The history of the first name Jarron

The name Jarron is of English origin, derived from the Old French word "jarron," which means "jar" or "pitcher." It is thought to have originated as a surname for a maker or seller of jars or pitchers during the Middle Ages.

In the 13th century, the name Jarron was recorded in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. This early record indicates that the name was in use as a surname during that time period.

While there are no known direct references to the name Jarron in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "giarra," which also means "jar" or "pitcher."

The earliest recorded example of Jarron as a given name dates back to the late 16th century. One notable bearer of the name was Jarron Hawkins (1594-1668), an English merchant and trader who established trade routes between England and the West Indies.

Another historical figure with the name Jarron was Sir Jarron Wilkinson (1675-1741), an English politician and member of Parliament who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1730.

In the 18th century, Jarron Ellsworth (1720-1789) was a prominent American farmer and landowner in Connecticut. He played a significant role in the local community and was known for his agricultural innovations.

During the 19th century, Jarron Bartlett (1835-1901) was a renowned American botanist and horticulturist. He made significant contributions to the study of plants and the development of new plant varieties.

More recently, Jarron Collins (born 1978) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA for several teams, including the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers.

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.

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