Total births
3,818
Boys' name · since 1968
Jad
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 3,818 babies named Jad, peaking in 2020. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1352
- among boys today
- 3,818
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jad is the #1352 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 3,818 recorded since 1968.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jad has been recorded 3,818 times among boys since 1968, currently ranked #1352 nationally and more common than 91% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2025.
- #1352 among boys today
- 3,818 born since 1968
- 2010s peak decade
- 91% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jad is currently the #1352 boys' name in America, more common than 91% of boys - 3,818 born since 1968, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1352
- among boys today
- 3,818
- born since 1968
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other boys
Jad vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1352
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 91% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Jad was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
218 babies were named Jad in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Jad compares
3,818 Top 14% higher than 86% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jad's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jad | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,818 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 218 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jad splits its recorded history at 1997: 89% of all births land in the more recent half, 11% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1968 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2020 peak of 218 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jad at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#1,352
Active since
1968
Jad popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 218
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Jad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jad's strongest decade.
1,572 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Jad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 14
1960s
14 births
- 1970s 96
1970s
96 births
- 1980s 134
1980s
134 births
- 1990s 257
1990s
257 births
- 2000s
2000s
699 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,572 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,046 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,572 births (41% of all-time use).
How Jad compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jad's total volume
Jad vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jad by state
Where Jad concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 479 | 12.5% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 286 | 7.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 270 | 7.1% |
| #4 | Florida | | 257 | 6.7% |
| #5 | New York | | 236 | 6.2% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 205 | 5.4% |
| #7 | Massachusetts | | 177 | 4.6% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 167 | 4.4% |
California share of Jad's total US births 12.5%
Even split
479 of 3,818 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Jad appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jad? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 3,818 babies named Jad. Today it holds rank #1352 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2020, with 218 births.
When was Jad most popular? ▼
Jad was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,572 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Jad most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jad are California (479 births), Michigan (286 births), Texas (270 births).
How long has the name Jad been used? ▼
Records for Jad go back to 1968, giving 58 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jad? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaden, Jadon, Jade, Jadiel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jad's data
- Jad's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,572 total births) through the 2020s (1,046) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jads (479 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jad
Nearby Names Like Jad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jad
Jaden Boy
#394 81,469 births
Jadon Boy
#1394 10,606 births
Jade Boy
#2401 5,855 births
Jadiel Boy
#1070 5,560 births
Jadyn Boy
#4162 3,667 births
Compare Jad side by side: Jad vs Jaden Jad vs Jadon Jad vs Jade
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jad
Roan #1351
2,734 births · Peak 2025
Uziel #1353
2,500 births · Peak 2021
Kamarion #1350
2,677 births · Peak 2009
Krish #1354
4,811 births · Peak 2006
Jenson #1349
2,849 births · Peak 2021
Iverson #1355
2,138 births · Peak 2024
Daylen #1348
3,986 births · Peak 2010
Kenny #1356
51,931 births · Peak 1960
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1968–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jad: #1352 Boys' Name - 3,818 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jad. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jad draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.