Jarrad Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Jarrad is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'to descend' or 'to bring down'. It evolved from the Hebrew Yared and the biblical Jared, gaining popularity in modern times. The name is often perceived as strong and unique, with no direct biblical references but connections to biblical figures. Notable people with this name include Jarrad McVeigh and Jarrad Wright.

The name Jarrad is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jarrad has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jarrad' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1458th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1293rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5360th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18910th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jarrad' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jarrad"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛrəd/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

The name Jarrad is derived from the Hebrew name Yared, which means 'to descend' or 'to bring down'.

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Meaning

to descend, to bring down

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Language Evolution

Yared (Hebrew), Jared (Old Testament usage), Jarrad (modern variation)

Biblical Background

The name Jarrad does not appear directly in the Bible, but it is related to Jared, a biblical figure in the Book of Genesis.

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Historical Usage

Jared gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, often influenced by biblical references.

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Variants & Derivatives

Jared, Jarred, Jarrad

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Modern Popularity & Image

Jarrad is viewed as a modern and unique name, often associated with strength and individuality.

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Famous People

Jarrad McVeigh, an Australian football player., Jarrad Wright, a notable figure in the tech industry.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jarrad"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Jarrad"

"Jarrad" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1458th of 10718 568
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1293rd of 16616 1,080
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 5360th of 24088 237
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 18910th of 23106 12

Regional Popularity of "Jarrad" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 34.68%
1208th/3483
44.37%
1561st/3518
39.22%
1586th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
44.40%
1636th/3685
29.56%
1323rd/4475
26.22%
1362nd/5194
31.82%
2010th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Jarrad" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Jarrad"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jarrad" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.