How Many People Are Named Jeriah?
Complete statistics for the name Jeriah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jeriah is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 143,367 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,302 people alive right now. It peaked in popularity in 2022, showing it's a rising, modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 suggests a destiny filled with leadership and service to others.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 2,328 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jeriah Through the Generations
Jeriah stands out as a name that's truly of its time, with 95% of those named Jeriah being under 30 years old. Born in the last two decades, most Jeriahs are part of the younger generation, with 168 births in 2022 marking its peak. The average age of a person named Jeriah is 13, indicating it's a name that's becoming increasingly popular among parents looking for something unique and modern.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jeriah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jeriah
How Many People Have the Name Jeriah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,302 people in the United States currently share the name Jeriah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 143,367 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jeriah a Common or Rare Name?
Jeriah 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 Jeriah Mean?
Jeriah means "creative variant of Elijah" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jeriah in SSA data, approximately 84% are male and 16% are female.
When Was Jeriah Most Popular?
The name Jeriah reached peak popularity in 2022, with 168 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Jeriah?
Approximately 2,302 people named Jeriah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,328. That works out to roughly 1 in 143,367 Americans.
Is Jeriah a rare name?
Jeriah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 143,367 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jeriah mean?
Jeriah means "creative variant of Elijah" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jeriah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 84% of people named Jeriah are male and 16% are female.
When was Jeriah most popular?
Jeriah peaked in 2022 with 168 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.