Jared is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #9107 in 2002 with 11 recorded births. This places Jared in the bottom 50% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 30 births ranking #3918. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 35.3%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 163,347 girls born was named Jared. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Jared is a Hebrew biblical name usually explained through descent or coming down. It has a quiet, steady feel that helped it become a strong modern classic in the late twentieth century.
The name appears in the Bible and later became a mainstream favourite in English-speaking countries. It feels scriptural without sounding heavy or overly formal.