Boy · #4,786 in 2026

Jare

Name: Popularity of the name Jare in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jare, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,786

Peak Rank

#4,786 (1988)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

1988

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#4786

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jare

Jare first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 9 Jares were born — ranking #4,786 that year. As of 2026, Jare ranks #4,786 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Jares have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jare

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jare is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jair
Gehr
Jeer
Gere
Gier
Jir
Giere
Jouir
Jar
Jour
Gyre
Jor

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jare

What does the name Jare mean?

Jare is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jare in 2026?

In 2026, Jare ranks #4,786 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Jare most popular?

Jare reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #4,786 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Jare a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jare is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jare?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jare include Malcome, Gilverto, Vandell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jare

Jare is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Jare's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #4,786. Use the chart and map above to compare Jare's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.