boys' name · peaked 1998

Jaret

Every Jaret since 1964 — 2,991 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
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#5,488
among boys
Babies in 2025
17
named Jaret
Peak year
1998
359 babies
All-time total
2,991
since 1964

The story of Jaret

Jaret is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,488 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1964, 2,991 American babies have been named Jaret. Its peak came in 1998, when 359 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Jaret stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jaret year by year

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

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 17 #5,488
2024 23 #4,489
2023 20 #4,963
2022 16 #5,719
2021 8 #9,192
2020 12 #6,791
2019 10 #7,890
2018 17 #5,401
2017 9 #8,438
2016 14 #6,169
2015 13 #6,481
2014 21 #4,608
2013 23 #4,237
2012 27 #3,838
2011 40 #2,925
2010 37 #3,105
2009 52 #2,467
2008 68 #2,047
2007 86 #1,733
2006 6 #15,939 90 #1,610
2005 5 #17,584 97 #1,493
2004 91 #1,486
2003 78 #1,620
2002 6 #14,334 105 #1,291
2001 114 #1,193
2000 116 #1,182
1995 37 #2,191
1990 36 #2,059
1985 43 #1,532
1980 41 #1,506
1975 37 #1,465
1970 26 #1,726
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jaret in 2025?

Jaret ranked #5,488 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jaret?

2,991 babies have been named Jaret in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jaret most popular?

Jaret peaked in 1998, when 359 newborns received the name.

Is Jaret a boy or girl name?

Jaret is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jaret rising or falling?

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

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