How Many People Are Named Jerod?

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

Jerod
Very Rare
American

Jerod is a rare name, very uncommon with only 5,640 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 58,511 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1980 with 295 births, but it's still seen as a blend between classic and modern.

~5,640
Living in US
1 in 58,511
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,675
Worldwide Bearers
#90,949
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
5,640
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
6
🇳🇬 Nigeria
4
🇿🇲 Zambia
4
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
4
🇨🇳 China
4
🇹🇭 Thailand
2
🇳🇿 New Zealand
2
🇸🇪 Sweden
2
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5,640 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
1,115
Would be under 30 (19%)
4,835
Would be 30–60 (80%)
59
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 6,009 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
96
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
55
International
5

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

📜 Jerod Through the Generations

Jerod has been a name that has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years. With a peak in 1980, it's now considered quite rare, with only 5,640 individuals carrying the name across the country. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 19% under 30, 80% aged 30-60, and just 1% over 60, indicating that while it's not as popular as it once was, it's still being given to newborns.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 526
California 437
Ohio 257
Illinois 253
Florida 178
Wisconsin 176
Oklahoma 164
Missouri 149
Kansas 135
Iowa 119

✨ Similar Names to Jerod

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jerod's American roots

📄 About the Name Jerod

How Many People Have the Name Jerod?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,640 people in the United States currently share the name Jerod. That works out to roughly 1 in every 58,511 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jerod a Common or Rare Name?

Jerod 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 Jerod Mean?

Jerod means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jerod Most Popular?

The name Jerod reached peak popularity in 1980, with 295 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 Jerod?

Approximately 5,640 people named Jerod live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,009. That works out to roughly 1 in 58,511 Americans.

Is Jerod a rare name?

Jerod is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 58,511 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jerod mean?

Jerod means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Jerod more male or female?

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

When was Jerod most popular?

Jerod peaked in 1980 with 295 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 US5,640
All-Time Births6,009
1 in X1 in 58,511
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1980
World Rank#90,949
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.