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Jerad
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
3,787
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1983
Peak Popularity Year
243
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Jerad stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
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 Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
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
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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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
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 8 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
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
Full popularity table across American generations 4 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |