Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jared.
National Rank (2025)
#396
All-Time Peak Rank
#51 (1998)
Total U.S. Births
206,351
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Jared Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Jared
According to SSA data, Jared achieved its highest historical rank of #51 in 1998. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1998 with 7,462 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 20.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 114 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jared scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-20.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,462Births in 1998
Years in Top 100
28yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
114Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:5
1890s:5
1900s:0
1910s:87
1920s:138
1930s:267
1940s:438
1950s:697
1960s:2,292
1970s:24,413
1980s:60,308
1990s:63,792
2000s:38,019
2010s:10,777
2020s:5,113
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJa-red
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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