Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jerad is a modern English name with Hebrew roots, meaning 'descent'. It evolved from the Hebrew name Yered and became popular in the late 20th century. The name is perceived as modern and unique, with various common variants. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛrəd/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Jerad is derived from the Hebrew name Yered, which means 'descent' or 'to descend'.
Meaning
descent
Language Evolution
Yered (Hebrew), Jerad (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Jerad gained popularity in the late 20th century as a variant of the more common name Jared.
Variants & Derivatives
Jared, Jerrod, Jered
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Jerad is viewed as modern and unique, but is less common than its variants.
Famous People
Jerad McLemore, a notable figure in the field of sports., Jerad B. Smith, known for contributions in technology.
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 243 peak births in 1983
Geographic Spread
Popular across 29 US states, with strongest presence in Washington
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
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
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1061st of 10718 | 933 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 801st of 16616 | 2,415 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3668th of 24088 | 408 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14409th of 23106 | 31 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
26.69% 784th/2937 |
51.85% 1806th/3483 |
38.15% 1342nd/3518 |
24.93% 1008th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
15.88% 585th/3685 |
38.39% 1718th/4475 |
19.08% 991st/5194 |
12.38% 782nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.13% 2297th/4582 |
- |
54.75% 4004th/7313 |
41.03% 3062nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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
This map shows relative popularity 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Washington across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest 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, usage 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, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1061st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 801st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3668th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14409th out of 23106 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.