Jarret
A boy's name of Old French origin with 3,431 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
hough, poplit (hollow of the knee)
Jarret is a boy's baby name of Old French origin, a variant of Garrett or Jarrett, derived from the Old French form of Gerald or Gerard, from the Germanic Garhard, combining gar (spear) and hard (brave, hardy), meaning 'brave spear' or 'spear strength.'
Jarret was used in mid-to-late 20th century America as a distinctive spelling variant of Garrett. Like its counterpart, it carries the warrior heritage of its Germanic roots — direct, strong, and unpretentious.
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In the American context, Jarret is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1946–2023). Its Old French roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Though no longer in the top 1,000, Jarret’s 3,431 recorded births mean it has left a mark. Every name carries the accumulated identity of the people who have worn it — and Jarret has decades of that history.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jarret has 59+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1946.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28 | #8810 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 186 | #5699 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 577 | #2425 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 1,076 | #1112 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 931 | #963 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 546 | #1198 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 82 | #2334 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 5 | #3755 | — |
The Story of Jarret
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1990, Jarret is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Jarret are most likely born between 1980 and 2000.
How rare is Jarret?
With 3,431 total births on record, Jarret remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1946, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 1,076 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jarret by the numbers
- Would fill 71 school buses
- Meeting one Jarret per day would take 9.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(59 years, 1946–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | #10157 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10165 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6108 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7364 |
| 2018 | 12 | #6889 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6163 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8419 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6116 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7249 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3804 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3747 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4035 |
| 2010 | 35 | #3203 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4090 |
| 2008 | 32 | #3451 |
| 2007 | 37 | #3111 |
| 2006 | 47 | #2556 |
| 2005 | 50 | #2347 |
| 2004 | 43 | #2543 |
| 2003 | 59 | #1970 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1946–2023