Jared
Boy name · 223 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jared: 223 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 13 births in 2002.
Jared is a Hebrew name meaning "to descend," from the biblical figure Jared, the father of Enoch and a patriarch in the Book of Genesis. The name has been borne by several notable modern figures, including actor and musician Jared Leto, acclaimed for his roles in *Dallas Buyers Club* and as the Joker, and Jared Padalecki, star of the TV series *Supernatural*. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond, known for *Guns, Germs, and Steel*, also helped popularise the name. While no major place bears the name directly, its variant Jered appears occasionally. The name saw a surge in popularity in the English-speaking world during the 1970s and 1980s, partly influenced by the biblical revival and the enduring appeal of strong, traditional names with a modern ring.
Boy 37 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200213 babies
- Latest (2023)
- #6144 babies
- Total births
- 223since 1978
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 55%vs prior 5y