How Many People Are Named Jera?

Complete statistics for the name Jera: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jera
Very Rare
Old Norse

Jera means 'year' in Old Norse and is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 442,737 Americans named Jera today. That's just 745 people in the United States! The name peaked in popularity back in 1980.

~745
Living in US
1 in 442,737
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Year
🌐
Origin
Old Norse
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Caring Adventurous
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,124
Worldwide Bearers
#108,310
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
908
🇺🇸 United States
787
🇮🇩 Indonesia
723
🇵🇭 Philippines
651
🇸🇮 Slovenia
283
🇨🇩 DR Congo
212
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
76
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
69
🇦🇱 Albania
39
🇺🇬 Uganda
33

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
745 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
265
Would be under 30 (34%)
477
Would be 30–60 (62%)
27
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 769 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
43
Modern Appeal
67
International
93

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jera Through the Generations

Jera has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1980 when 27 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Jera are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a generation gap where the name isn't as popular among younger parents. With an average age of 36, Jera stands as a name that bridges classic and modern tastes, though it's definitely on the rarer side.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5
Oklahoma 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jera's Old Norse roots

📄 About the Name Jera

How Many People Have the Name Jera?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 745 people in the United States currently share the name Jera. That works out to roughly 1 in every 442,737 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jera a Common or Rare Name?

Jera is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jera Mean?

Jera means "year" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jera in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Jera Most Popular?

The name Jera reached peak popularity in 1980, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jera?

Approximately 745 people named Jera live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 769. That works out to roughly 1 in 442,737 Americans.

Is Jera a rare name?

Jera is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 442,737 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jera mean?

Jera means "year" and comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Jera more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jera are male and 100% are female.

When was Jera most popular?

Jera peaked in 1980 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US745
All-Time Births769
1 in X1 in 442,737
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1980
World Rank#108,310
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.