Total births
57
Boys' name · since 1973
Jarrard
57 babies named Jarrard in U.S. Social Security records since 1973, with the highest year being 1989. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 57
- total births
- 1973–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
57 boys have been named Jarrard since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jarrard has been recorded 57 times among boys since 1973, 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 1973 to 2009.
- 57 total births
- 1973–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 60% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
57 boys have been named Jarrard since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 57
- total births
- 1973–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 60%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named Jarrard was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
12 babies were named Jarrard in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Jarrard's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jarrard splits its recorded history at 1983: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1973 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jarrard at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Jarrard popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2009
- Peak year (1989)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Jarrard by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jarrard's strongest decade.
34 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
Jarrard births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
34 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 34 births (60% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jarrard? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 57 babies named Jarrard. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 12 births.
When was Jarrard most popular? ▼
Jarrard was most popular in the 1980s decade with 34 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Jarrard been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jarrard since 1973 -- 37 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Jarrard? ▼
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 Jarrard's data
- Jarrard's decade-level peak was the 1980s (34 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Jarrard
Nearby Names Like Jarrard
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jarrard
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 Jarrard side by side: Jarrard vs Jared Jarrard vs Jarrod Jarrard 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, 1973–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jarrard: Baby Name Since 1973 - 57 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jarrard. 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 Jarrard 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.