Jarod Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Variant of Jared, meaning 'descent'.
Meaning of the Name Jarod
Jarod is a variant of the name Jared, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yared meaning 'descent'. It is believed to have originated from the biblical character Jared who was a descendant of Adam and Eve. The name Jarod has biblical origins and is often associated with strength and wisdom.
Popularity of the Name Jarod
The popularity for the name Jarod peaked in popularity in the year 1998 with 1,045 births, which ranked number 562 out of 25,727 unique names for that year. Jarod had the most female births in 1982 with 5, which ranked number 10,516 out of 12,331 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1998 with 1,045, which ranked number 275 out of 11,309 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jarod has declined sharply over the last ten years from 51 births to 12 births, a decline of -76.47%. Among males, Jarod has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 51 births to 12 births, a decline of -76.47%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jarod
- 20 Year Trend of Jarod: -96.99%
- 10 Year Trend of Jarod: -76.47%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jarod: -76.47%
Popularity of Jarod by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jarod. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jarod in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jarod is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jarod
- Total Births of Jarod: 10 (-13.47%)
- Male Births of Jarod: 10 (-13.47%)
Given the downward trend of Jarod over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -13.47% decrease in total births, for a total of 10 births in 2024. Male births for Jarod have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 10 male births in 2024, a decrease of -13.47%.