Jered
Every Jered since 1949 — 3,797 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jered
Jered is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,544 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 3,797 American babies have been named Jered. Its peak came in 1982, when 177 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 Jered stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jered year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,544 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,346 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,457 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,614 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,367 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,234 |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,014 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,048 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,392 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,341 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,122 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,458 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,278 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,937 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,804 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,525 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,096 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,615 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,737 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,414 |
| 2005 | 29 | #3,417 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,322 |
| 2003 | 47 | #2,295 |
| 2002 | 41 | #2,450 |
| 2001 | 58 | #1,901 |
| 2000 | 82 | #1,492 |
| 1995 | 71 | #1,410 |
| 1990 | 126 | #916 |
| 1985 | 146 | #731 |
| 1980 | 152 | #705 |
| 1975 | 77 | #934 |
| 1970 | 22 | #1,908 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jered in 2025?
Jered ranked #8,544 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jered?
3,797 babies have been named Jered in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jered most popular?
Jered peaked in 1982, when 177 newborns received the name.
Is Jered a boy or girl name?
Jered is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jered rising or falling?
Jered is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.