NAME PROFILE
Jared
Jared is a Hebrew name meaning 'to descend' or 'to rise.' The name has a strong and noble quality, often evoking a sense of leadership, resilience, and ambition. It suggests a person who is grounded yet has aspirations that reach high.
Key Stats
| Total births | 207,119 |
| Gender | Male (98% / 2%) |
| Peak year | 1998 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1930 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 23%CA — 23%IL — 18%PA — 18%UT — 18%
Notable People
Jared Leto (Actor and musician, *Dallas Buyers Club*) · Jared Kushner (Businessman and former senior advisor to President Trump) · Jared Goff (American football quarterback) · Jared Diamond (Author and scientist, *Guns, Germs, and Steel*) · Jared Allen (Former NFL player)
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