Jaryd
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 760 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Jaryd tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 760 recorded births and a peak of 55 in 1989, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Jaryd a direct, strong feel that works well in both playground and boardroom.
Jaryd is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jaryd is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Jared, from the Hebrew Yered, meaning 'descent' or 'he who descends.' In the Book of Genesis, Jared was one of the patriarchs before Noah, living 962 years — giving the name deep biblical heritage.
Jaryd's -y- spelling gives the ancient Hebrew name a more modern, contemporary visual character while preserving its traditional sound. It appeared in American records during Jared's surge in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s.
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In the American context, Jaryd is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1982–2020). Its Hebrew 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, Jaryd’s 760 recorded births mean it has left a mark. Every name carries the accumulated identity of the people who have worn it — and Jaryd has decades of that history.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jaryd has 33+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1982.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #12889 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 24 | #11591 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 163 | #6873 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 366 | #2257 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 202 | #3248 | — |
The Story of Jaryd
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1989, Jaryd is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Jaryd are most likely born between 1982 and 1999.
How rare is Jaryd?
With 760 total births on record, Jaryd remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1982, peaked in the 1990s with 366 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jaryd by the numbers
- Would fill 16 school buses
- Meeting one Jaryd per day would take 2.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(33 years, 1982–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | #12889 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12909 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10174 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13152 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10129 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11599 |
| 2008 | 5 | #13402 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8498 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7142 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8641 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4493 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6028 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2972 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3361 |
| 2000 | 36 | #2596 |
| 1999 | 53 | #1871 |
| 1998 | 32 | #2621 |
| 1997 | 37 | #2283 |
| 1996 | 28 | #2708 |
| 1995 | 28 | #2649 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1982–2020