How Many People Are Named Jarrett?

Complete statistics for the name Jarrett: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jarrett
Rare
Old English

Jarrett means 'spear thrower' in Old English and it's very rare, with just 1 in 15,352 Americans having this name. That's around 21,495 people in the US today, making it quite a unique choice. The name peaked in popularity back in 1998 with 1,020 births, showing how its appeal has been declining since then.

~21,099
Living in US
1 in 15,709
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spear thrower
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Confident
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and visionary leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

21,579
Worldwide Bearers
#49,482
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
21,495
🇧🇷 Brazil
10
🇯🇵 Japan
10
🇲🇾 Malaysia
9
🇩🇪 Germany
8
🇨🇳 China
6
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
4
🇸🇪 Sweden
4
🇰🇷 South Korea
4
🇳🇿 New Zealand
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
21,419 (100%)
♀ Female
76 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
9,993
Would be under 30 (44%)
11,988
Would be 30–60 (52%)
932
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 22,913 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
68
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jarrett Through the Generations

Over the years, Jarrett has seen a steady decline in popularity, with its peak occurring in 1998 when 1,020 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 21,495 people named Jarrett living in the United States, with most of them being under 30, indicating that the name remains somewhat modern despite its declining trend. Interestingly, the age distribution shows that 9,993 are under 30, 11,988 are between 30 and 60, and only 932 are over 60, suggesting that younger generations continue to embrace the name while older ones are less represented.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,919
California 1,511
Pennsylvania 1,212
New York 1,176
Florida 1,162
Georgia 972
North Carolina 933
Illinois 921
Ohio 859
Virginia 592

⭐ Famous People Named Jarrett

The given name Jarrett is a variant of the name Gerard, and has an English origin meaning Spear Brave.…

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✨ Similar Names to Jarrett

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jarrett's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Jarrett

How Many People Have the Name Jarrett?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21,099 people in the United States currently share the name Jarrett. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,709 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Jarrett a Common or Rare Name?

Jarrett is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jarrett Mean?

Jarrett means "spear thrower" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jarrett in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Jarrett Most Popular?

The name Jarrett reached peak popularity in 1998, with 1,020 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jarrett?

Approximately 21,099 people named Jarrett live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21,099. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,709 Americans.

Is Jarrett a rare name?

Jarrett is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,709 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jarrett mean?

Jarrett means "spear thrower" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Jarrett more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jarrett are male and 0% are female.

When was Jarrett most popular?

Jarrett peaked in 1998 with 1,020 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US21,099
All-Time Births21,099
1 in X1 in 15,709
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1998
World Rank#49,482
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.