Jad
Every Jad since 1968 — 3,818 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jad
Jad is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,355 in 2025 with 139 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 3,818 American babies have been named Jad. Its peak came in 2020, when 218 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jad stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jad year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 139 | #1,355 |
| 2024 | 141 | #1,351 |
| 2023 | 174 | #1,180 |
| 2022 | 192 | #1,111 |
| 2021 | 182 | #1,119 |
| 2020 | 218 | #981 |
| 2019 | 214 | #989 |
| 2018 | 213 | #977 |
| 2017 | 209 | #984 |
| 2016 | 209 | #979 |
| 2015 | 170 | #1,126 |
| 2014 | 141 | #1,268 |
| 2013 | 119 | #1,407 |
| 2012 | 118 | #1,411 |
| 2011 | 82 | #1,774 |
| 2010 | 97 | #1,619 |
| 2009 | 79 | #1,856 |
| 2008 | 94 | #1,647 |
| 2007 | 98 | #1,599 |
| 2006 | 76 | #1,812 |
| 2005 | 71 | #1,822 |
| 2004 | 68 | #1,821 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,040 |
| 2002 | 55 | #2,008 |
| 2001 | 58 | #1,900 |
| 2000 | 44 | #2,234 |
| 1995 | 36 | #2,231 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,682 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,904 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,961 |
| 1975 | 17 | #2,487 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,650 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jad in 2025?
Jad ranked #1,355 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 139 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jad?
3,818 babies have been named Jad in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jad most popular?
Jad peaked in 2020, when 218 newborns received the name.
Is Jad a boy or girl name?
Jad is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jad rising or falling?
Jad is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.