Jared
Meaning: Descending or rose
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #230
Total births: 882
History: Jared peaked in the 2000s in Australia. The name has a strong, biblical character. Jared represents Australian parents choosing names with Old Testament gravitas.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1999) | #89 |
| Babies named Jared in 1999 | 97 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 882 |
| Peak year | 1988 (133 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #66 |
| Years in records | 1985–1999 (9 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Jared
What does the name Jared mean?
Jared means “Descending or rose” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Jared?
Jared has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Descending or rose”.
How popular is Jared in Australia?
Jared ranked #89 in Australia in 1999 — given to 97 babies that year.
When was Jared most popular?
Jared peaked in 1988 with 133 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Jared a boy or girl name?
Jared is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Jareds in registered births are male.
How long has Jared been recorded in Australia?
Jared appears in birth records in Australia across 9 years — from 1985 through 1999.