Jared is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #11872 in 2009 with 9 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 30 births ranking #3918. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 47.1%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 204,097 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.