Total births
42
Boys' name · since 1979
Jarard
Since 1979, U.S. Social Security records show 42 babies named Jarard, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 42
- total births
- 1979–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
42 boys have been named Jarard since 1979, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jarard has been recorded 42 times among boys since 1979, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 1994.
- 42 total births
- 1979–1994 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
42 boys have been named Jarard since 1979, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1994.
- 42
- total births
- 1979–1994
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Jarard was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
8 babies were named Jarard in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Jarard's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jarard's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jarard at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Jarard popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–1994
- Peak year (1988)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Jarard by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jarard's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Jarard births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
21 births
- 1990s
1990s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 21 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jarard? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 42 babies named Jarard. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 8 births.
When was Jarard most popular? ▼
Jarard was most popular in the 1980s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Jarard been used? ▼
Records for Jarard go back to 1979, giving 16 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Jarard? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jared, Jarrod, Jarrett, Jarvis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jarard's data
- Jarard's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (21 total births) through the 1990s (16) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Jarard
Nearby Names Like Jarard
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jarard
Jared Boy
#393 206,351 births
Jarrod Boy
#4746 25,286 births
Jarrett Boy
#2171 22,892 births
Jarvis Boy
#2014 17,720 births
Jarred Boy
#5962 13,255 births
Compare Jarard side by side: Jarard vs Jared Jarard vs Jarrod Jarard vs Jarrett
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1979–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jarard: Baby Name Since 1979 - 42 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jarard. 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 Jarard 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 July 2026.