Jaret

Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 2,951 recorded births. Also given to 22 girls.

Boy's nameAlso girl's#4469 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

hock (joint)

Jaret is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Jared, derived from the Hebrew Yared, meaning 'descent' or 'he who descended.' In the Book of Genesis, Jared is listed as one of the antediluvian patriarchs and the father of Enoch.

Jaret offers a slightly different written form of the classic Jared, retaining its strong biblical pedigree with a minor modern twist.

EtymologyShow more

The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Jaret's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Jaret follows that masculine pattern.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Jaret's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

2,951

Total births

Since 1964

1998

Peak

354 births

1964

First recorded

61 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Jaret was #1486 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4469, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1964Peak: 1998 (354 births)Current: #4469

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jaret
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	79	#6224	▼
2010s	210	#5332	▼
2000s	897	#1612	—
1990s	971	#1788	▲
1980s	404	#1623	▲
1970s	336	#1594	▲
1960s	54	#2911	—

The Story of Jaret

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 1998, Jaret is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jaret are most likely born between 1988 and 2008.

How rare is Jaret?

Only about 1 in every 156,522 babies born in 2024 was named Jaret — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1964, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1990s with 971 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Jaret by the numbers

Would fill 61 school buses
Meeting one Jaret per day would take 8.1 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(60 years, 1964–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jaret
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	23	#4469	+3 (15.0%)
2023	20	#4957	+4 (25.0%)
2022	16	#5718	+8 (100.0%)
2021	8	#9192	-4 (-33.3%)
2020	12	#6786	+2 (20.0%)
2019	10	#7887	-6 (-37.5%)
2018	16	#5641	+7 (77.8%)
2017	9	#8436	-5 (-35.7%)
2016	14	#6168	+1 (7.7%)
2015	13	#6479	-8 (-38.1%)
2014	21	#4607	-2 (-8.7%)
2013	23	#4237	-4 (-14.8%)
2012	27	#3838	-13 (-32.5%)
2011	40	#2925	+3 (8.1%)
2010	37	#3105	-15 (-28.8%)
2009	52	#2467	-16 (-23.5%)
2008	68	#2047	-18 (-20.9%)
2007	86	#1733	-4 (-4.4%)
2006	90	#1610	-7 (-7.2%)
2005	97	#1493	+6 (6.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jaret as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Jaret has also been given to 22 girls in the U.S. since 1998.

Unranked

Current rank

Total births

2002

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaret a boy's or girl's name?

Jaret is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 22 recorded births.

When was Jaret most popular?

Jaret reached its peak popularity in 1998 with 354 births that year. It is currently ranked #4469 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jaret?

Jaret is currently ranked #4469 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,951 babies since 1964.

Can Jaret be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jaret is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #4469. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1964–2024