How Many People Are Named Jerolyn?

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

Jerolyn
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Jerolyn is a rare female name with origins not widely documented, making each bearer unique. Only 371 people named Jerolyn live in the US today, which means 1 in 888,869 Americans have this name. The majority of those named Jerolyn are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.

~371
Living in US
1 in 888,869
Americans
1954
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Jerilyn
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Charismatic Determined Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,982
Worldwide Bearers
#169,948
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
742
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
379
🇵🇭 Philippines
349
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
345
🇻🇺 Vanuatu
133
🇯🇲 Jamaica
13
🇱🇷 Liberia
10
🇻🇮 United States Virgin Islands
3
🇧🇸 Bahamas
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
371 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 74
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
70
Would be 30–60 (13%)
474
Would be over 60 (87%)

All 544 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: 1954

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
57
Modern Appeal
43
International
89

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

📜 Jerolyn Through the Generations

Jerolyn peaked in popularity in 1954 with 35 births, but since then, it's remained stable, neither fading nor gaining significant traction. Today, there are 371 people named Jerolyn in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that Jerolyn is a name closely associated with the older generation, with only a handful of younger individuals carrying on the legacy.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 11
Alabama 5
Louisiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Jerolyn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jerolyn's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Jerolyn

How Many People Have the Name Jerolyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 371 people in the United States currently share the name Jerolyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 888,869 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jerolyn a Common or Rare Name?

Jerolyn 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 Jerolyn Mean?

Jerolyn means "creative variant of Jerilyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jerolyn Most Popular?

The name Jerolyn reached peak popularity in 1954, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Jerolyn?

Approximately 371 people named Jerolyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 544. That works out to roughly 1 in 888,869 Americans.

Is Jerolyn a rare name?

Jerolyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 888,869 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jerolyn mean?

Jerolyn means "creative variant of Jerilyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Jerolyn more male or female?

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

When was Jerolyn most popular?

Jerolyn peaked in 1954 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US371
All-Time Births544
1 in X1 in 888,869
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age74
Peak Year1954
World Rank#169,948
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.