Jered
Boy nameJered has been given to 3,797 babies in the U.S. since 1949. It peaked in 1982.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,797
Peak year
1982 (177 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1949
10-year trend
▲ +13%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Jered's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #934 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Jered — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jered.
FAQ
How popular is the name Jered?
Jered has been given to 3,797 babies in the U.S. since 1949. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Jered peak?
Jered peaked in 1982, when 177 babies were given the name.
Is Jered a girl or boy name?
Jered is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Jered are boys).
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