How Many People Are Named Jared?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Jared

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 5,671 living people in the United States currently have the first name Jared. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 7,192 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #345 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~5,671CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)7,192Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#345U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year1964 (117 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~5,671
Historical Births (SSA)
7,192
All-Time Rank
#345
Historical Peak
1964

Key Insights for Jared

Estimated Living Bearers
~5,671 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#345
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
1964
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Male
90.4% Male · 9.6% Female
Largest Estimated Population
California
~709 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Jared

Living Population Model
~5,671

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
7,192

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
4,494

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
41.3 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
1964

Highest annual total: 117 registrations in 1964.

Recent 10-Year Trend
stable (-1%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Jared has maintained a consistent, stable registration level across recent 2015–2024 birth cohorts.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Jared (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 1964 (~117 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
201072648
201171638
201270628
201370628
201469618
201569618
201668617
201768617
201868617
201967607
202067607
202167607
202267607
202367607
202467607

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
51/100
1950s
81/100
1960s
98/100
1970s
89/100
1980s
60/100
1990s
29/100
2000s
66/100
2010s
59/100
2020s
28/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Jared has been predominantly masculine (90.4% male vs 9.6% female).

Male: 90.4% (~6,499 births)Female: 9.6% (~693 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Jared

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Jared in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Jared appeared 4,494 times, ranking #247 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
4,494 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#247
Census Sex Breakdown
92% M · 8% F

Where Is the Name Jared Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~709 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~70912.5%
Texas (TX)~5229.2%
Florida (FL)~3866.8%
New York (NY)~3466.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~2274%
Illinois (IL)~2213.9%
Ohio (OH)~2043.6%
Georgia (GA)~1873.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 5,671 people named Jared are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 41.3 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Jared: 41.3 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jared

How many people in the U.S. are named Jared?

Approximately 5,671 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Jared. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 7,192 birth applications for Jared between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Jared?

Jared ranks #345 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Jared comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Jared most popular in America?

The name Jared reached its peak historical popularity in 1964, when 117 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Jared?

Jared has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Jared?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Jared has been predominantly masculine (90.4% male vs 9.6% female).

Where is the name Jared most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Jared resides in California, with approximately 709 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Jared in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Jared appeared 4,494 times in census returns, ranking #247 in official 2020 returns.

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