Boy · #1,688 in 2026

Jareth

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

Jareth is a fictional character and the main antagonist of the 1986 musical fantasy film Labyrinth. Portrayed by David Bowie, Jareth is the powerful and enigmatic king of the goblins to whom protagonist Sarah Williams wishes away her baby brother Toby.

Popular Culture

Current Rank

#1,688

Peak Rank

#1,439 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+61%

2001

First Year

2021

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#11019

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jareth

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

Popular Culture

The Story of Jareth

The earliest SSA record of Jareth as a baby boy name dates back to 1986, when 10 babies received it. 2026 was its biggest year on record, with 100 newborns named Jareth — #1,688 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 28% of all recorded Jareths. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #1,688 among baby boy names with 100 births, rising sharply (+61% over the past five years). In total, more than 2K Jareths have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jareth

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jareth

What does the name Jareth mean?

What is the origin of the name Jareth?

Jareth has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Popular Culture.

How popular is Jareth in 2026?

In 2026, Jareth ranks #1,688 among boys' names in the U.S., with 100 babies given the name that year.

When was Jareth most popular?

Jareth reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #1,439 that year with 100 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jareth most popular?

Jareth has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Missouri, New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jareth.

Is Jareth a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jareth?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jareth include Lamon, Shirl, Byran. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jareth

Jareth is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Jareth's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #1,439. Use the chart and map above to compare Jareth'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.