Jareth
Every Jareth since 1986 — 2,113 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jareth
Jareth is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,879 in 2025 with 84 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 2,113 American babies have been named Jareth. Its peak came in 2024, when 90 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 Jareth stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jareth 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 | — | — | 84 | #1,879 |
| 2024 | — | — | 90 | #1,812 |
| 2023 | — | — | 89 | #1,808 |
| 2022 | — | — | 58 | #2,422 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,269 | 47 | #2,708 |
| 2020 | — | — | 53 | #2,450 |
| 2019 | — | — | 57 | #2,377 |
| 2018 | — | — | 56 | #2,367 |
| 2017 | — | — | 55 | #2,363 |
| 2016 | — | — | 62 | #2,192 |
| 2015 | — | — | 52 | #2,445 |
| 2014 | — | — | 73 | #1,970 |
| 2013 | — | — | 53 | #2,378 |
| 2012 | — | — | 56 | #2,309 |
| 2011 | — | — | 52 | #2,420 |
| 2010 | — | — | 51 | #2,446 |
| 2009 | — | — | 75 | #1,916 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,737 | 84 | #1,780 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,181 | 76 | #1,882 |
| 2006 | — | — | 74 | #1,848 |
| 2005 | — | — | 53 | #2,253 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,918 | 58 | #2,063 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,816 | 52 | #2,141 |
| 2002 | — | — | 60 | #1,879 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,443 | 46 | #2,229 |
| 2000 | — | — | 33 | #2,767 |
| 1995 | — | — | 27 | #2,717 |
| 1990 | — | — | 49 | #1,673 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jareth in 2025?
Jareth ranked #1,879 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 84 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jareth?
2,113 babies have been named Jareth in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jareth most popular?
Jareth peaked in 2024, when 90 newborns received the name.
Is Jareth a boy or girl name?
Jareth is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jareth rising or falling?
Jareth is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.