Jarret Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Jarret is an Old French name derived from 'Gerard', meaning 'brave spear'. It evolved through various forms including Gerard and Jared, reflecting strength and bravery. The name does not have biblical relevance but gained popularity in the 19th century. Today, it is seen as modern and strong, with notable personalities such as Jarret Stoll and Jarret Johnson associated with it.

The name Jarret is most popular in Pennsylvania, 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, Jarret 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, 'Jarret' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1250th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1036th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1951st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7443rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jarret' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jarret"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdʒærɪt/

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Origin

Old French

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Etymology

The name Jarret is derived from the Old French personal name 'Gerard', which combines the elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'.

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Meaning

brave spear

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Language Evolution

Gerard, Jared, Jarret

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Historical Usage

The name Jarret gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variant of the more traditional name Gerard.

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Variants & Derivatives

Jared, Gerard, Jarett

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Jarret is viewed as a modern and strong name, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Jarret Stoll, a professional ice hockey player, Jarret Johnson, a former American football linebacker

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jarret"

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 "Jarret"

"Jarret" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 6723rd of 7552 10
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1250th of 10718 723
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1036th of 16616 1,545
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1951st of 24088 1,027
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 7443rd of 23106 126

Regional Popularity of "Jarret" 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)
53.22%
1563rd/2937
26.27%
915th/3483
40.59%
1428th/3518
35.71%
1444th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
33.16%
1222nd/3685
19.17%
858th/4475
21.60%
1122nd/5194
22.00%
1390th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
34.02%
1559th/4582
39.16%
2022nd/5164
30.36%
2220th/7313
38.60%
2881st/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Jarret" 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)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Jarret"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jarret" 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.