Jered
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jered first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 3,783 babies have been named Jered in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jered is past its peak , currently ranked #16,422 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,422
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Jered
Jered is a boy name .
Jered is currently ranked #16,422 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jered include Jer, Jey, and Jerie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jered include Jeremiah, Jeremy, Jeremias, Jeremih . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis