boys' name · peaked 1998

Jarod

Every Jarod since 1966 — 11,804 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
#9,251
among boys
Babies in 2025
8
named Jarod
Peak year
1998
1,045 babies
All-time total
11,804
since 1966

The story of Jarod

Jarod is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,251 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1966, 11,804 American babies have been named Jarod. Its peak came in 1998, when 1,045 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 Jarod stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jarod 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 8 #9,251
2024 17 #5,536
2023 8 #9,279
2022 12 #6,997
2021 16 #5,646
2020 28 #3,760
2019 13 #6,579
2018 19 #5,002
2017 30 #3,622
2016 28 #3,828
2015 39 #2,997
2014 44 #2,731
2013 37 #3,024
2012 51 #2,463
2011 60 #2,183
2010 59 #2,221
2009 60 #2,211
2008 70 #2,014
2007 96 #1,618
2006 114 #1,395
2005 137 #1,166
2004 168 #989
2003 234 #759
2002 399 #555
2001 656 #388
2000 599 #416
1995 162 #848
1990 255 #634
1985 305 #498
1980 371 #425
1975 162 #639
1970 39 #1,344
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jarod in 2025?

Jarod ranked #9,251 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jarod?

11,804 babies have been named Jarod in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jarod most popular?

Jarod peaked in 1998, when 1,045 newborns received the name.

Is Jarod a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Jarod rising or falling?

Jarod is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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