Jarrett
Boy name · #2391 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Jarrett? In official American birth records, Jarrett has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 57 baby boys were named Jarrett, placing it at #2391 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1139, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 31,579 boys born in 2025 was named Jarrett.
Babies named Jarrett per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Jarrett first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1998, when 1,020 boys were named Jarrett — good for #282 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jarrett against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jarrett in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Jarrett is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Jarrett will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jarrett is most common
State-level data for Jarrett is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Jarrett
Statistically, parents drawn to Jarrett tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Brett, Brendon, Josef, Jaron, and Johnson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jarrett | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 57 | #2390 |
| 2024 | 67 | #2169 |
| 2023 | 67 | #2147 |
| 2022 | 82 | #1907 |
| 2021 | 85 | #1823 |
| 2020 | 110 | #1518 |
| 2019 | 133 | #1347 |
| 2018 | 108 | #1553 |
| 2017 | 141 | #1287 |
| 2016 | 130 | #1366 |
| 2015 | 166 | #1139 |
| 2014 | 193 | #1040 |
| 2013 | 142 | #1243 |
| 2012 | 200 | #993 |
| 2011 | 184 | #1031 |
| 2010 | 176 | #1092 |
| 2009 | 226 | #912 |
| 2008 | 233 | #894 |
| 2007 | 323 | #714 |
| 2006 | 345 | #663 |
| 2005 | 398 | #579 |
| 2004 | 464 | #517 |
| 2003 | 616 | #416 |
| 2002 | 699 | #375 |
| 2001 | 820 | #337 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Jarrett?
In official American birth records, the name Jarrett first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Jarrett a popular boy name?
Jarrett ranked #2391 among boys in 2025 with 57 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1139.
When was the name Jarrett most popular?
Jarrett peaked in 1998, when 1,020 American boys received the name (ranked #282 that year). Since 1998 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jarrett?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 31,579 newborn American boys was named Jarrett. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.