Jarrod

Jarrod is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 21 boys in the United States.

Jarrod at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jarrod

Jarrod belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jarrod first appears in Social Security records in 1965. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #213 in 1980, and in 2024 21 babies received the name — 25,273 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jarrod in US records

First recorded (US)
1965
Best US rank
#213 in 1980
Peak year
1980
Babies named Jarrod in 2024
21
Total since 1880
25,273

Jarrod in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#490 in 1998
Babies named Jarrod in 2025
4
Total since 1996
337

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jarrod mean?

The meaning of Jarrod is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jarrod a boy or girl name?

Jarrod is a boy name. In 2024, 21 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jarrod?

Jarrod comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jarrod?

Jarrod first appears in US records in 1965. Its best-ever ranking was #213 in 1980, and 21 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.