boys' name · peaked 1999

Jaren

Every Jaren since 1938 — 5,342 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#4,607
among boys
Babies in 2025
22
named Jaren
Peak year
1999
304 babies
All-time total
5,342
since 1938

The story of Jaren

Jaren is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,607 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1938, 5,342 American babies have been named Jaren. Its peak came in 1999, when 304 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Jaren stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jaren year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 22 #4,607
2024 28 #3,926
2023 28 #3,937
2022 28 #3,935
2021 34 #3,388
2020 39 #2,998
2019 46 #2,743
2018 42 #2,861
2017 42 #2,861
2016 40 #2,951
2015 69 #2,060
2014 79 #1,865
2013 89 #1,680
2012 88 #1,719
2011 118 #1,408
2010 159 #1,159
2009 7 #14,321 131 #1,325
2008 168 #1,099
2007 206 #956
2006 169 #1,063
2005 8 #12,310 178 #977
2004 9 #11,083 201 #871
2003 196 #874
2002 6 #14,333 221 #781
2001 9 #10,451 281 #657
2000 8 #11,169 257 #688
1995 7 #10,994 109 #1,083
1990 10 #8,127 77 #1,263
1985 10 #6,640 48 #1,422
1980 10 #6,478 29 #1,926
1975 5 #9,622 16 #2,581
1970 7 #4,023
1965
1960 5 #6,748
1955
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1925
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jaren in 2025?

Jaren ranked #4,607 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jaren?

5,342 babies have been named Jaren in the United States since 1938, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jaren most popular?

Jaren peaked in 1999, when 304 newborns received the name.

Is Jaren a boy or girl name?

Jaren is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jaren rising or falling?

Jaren is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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