boys' name · peaked 1983

Jarad

Every Jarad since 1969 — 2,178 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1983Boys
Rank 2025
#6,614
among boys
Babies in 2025
13
named Jarad
Peak year
1983
115 babies
All-time total
2,178
since 1969

The story of Jarad

Jarad is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,614 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1969, 2,178 American babies have been named Jarad. Its peak came in 1983, when 115 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jarad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jarad year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 13 #6,614
2024 18 #5,317
2023 14 #6,328
2022 15 #5,983
2021 18 #5,217
2020 12 #6,790
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015 7 #9,996
2014
2013
2012
2011 7 #10,084
2010
2009 8 #9,355
2008 9 #8,593
2007 7 #10,239
2006 11 #7,140
2005 8 #8,635
2004 10 #7,213
2003 17 #4,696
2002 10 #6,744
2001 30 #3,020
2000 36 #2,595
1995 43 #1,968
1990 82 #1,211
1985 80 #1,025
1980 90 #949
1975 33 #1,572
1970 8 #3,653
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
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1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jarad in 2025?

Jarad ranked #6,614 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jarad?

2,178 babies have been named Jarad in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jarad most popular?

Jarad peaked in 1983, when 115 newborns received the name.

Is Jarad a boy or girl name?

Jarad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jarad rising or falling?

Jarad is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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