Jared is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #14536 in 2007 with 7 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 30 births ranking #3918. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 58.8%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 274,635 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.