Jared
Pronunciation: [ j-EHR-ihd ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jared first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 768 babies have been named Jared in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jared is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,252 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,252
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Jared
Jared is a girl name .
Is Jared a boy or girl name? Jared is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,252 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #394. Jared is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jared is currently ranked #19,252 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jared include Jar, Jay, Jaie, and Jarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jared include Jaretssi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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