How old is someone named Jarod?
The average Jarod is 34 years old.
Half of all living Jarods are between 26 and 43.
When was Jarod popular?
Jarod was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1998, and dropped away. That's why most Jarods are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 95 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 1,583 | 1,400 |
| 1980s | 3,120 | 2,900 |
| 1990s | 4,004 | 3,900 |
| 2000s | 2,533 | 2,500 |
| 2010s | 380 | 380 |
| 2020s | 89 | under 100 |
How many Jarods are still alive?
About 11,000 Jarods are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 12,000 babies named Jarod since 1966.
Nearly every Jarod ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jarod?
About half of living Jarods are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 17%
- Millennial 35%
- Gen Z 46%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Jarod an old name?
Somewhat. Jarod is older than 57 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Jarod a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Jarods are men.
Names the same age as Jarod
NAME TWIN
Jarod's name twin is Jared. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Jared's age curve is the closest match to Jarod's: 81% alike.
Other spellings: Jarrod (40)
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Questions about the name Jarod
How old is the average Jarod?
The average Jarod in the US is 34 years old. The median is 30, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jarod?
About 11,000 Jarods are alive in the US today, out of roughly 12,000 babies given the name since 1966.
When was the name Jarod most popular?
In 1998, when about 1,000 baby boys were named Jarod.
Is Jarod a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 46% of living Jarods, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this