How Many People Are Named Jerrilyn?
Complete statistics for the name Jerrilyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jerrilyn is a very rare female name, with only 989 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 333,729 Americans. The majority of those named Jerrilyn are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 68All 1,277 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: 1942Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jerrilyn Through the Generations
Jerrilyn reached its peak popularity in 1942 with 86 births, but since then, its usage has remained stable, positioning it as a name between classic and modern. With an estimated 989 individuals living in the US today, Jerrilyn is predominantly found among the older generation, with 74% of its bearers being over 60 years old. This age distribution skews the perception of the name towards a more traditional image, despite its relatively low birth rate in recent decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jerrilyn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jerrilyn
How Many People Have the Name Jerrilyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 989 people in the United States currently share the name Jerrilyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 333,729 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jerrilyn a Common or Rare Name?
Jerrilyn 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 Jerrilyn Mean?
Jerrilyn means "creative variant of Jerril" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jerrilyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jerrilyn Most Popular?
The name Jerrilyn reached peak popularity in 1942, with 86 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 Jerrilyn?
Approximately 989 people named Jerrilyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,277. That works out to roughly 1 in 333,729 Americans.
Is Jerrilyn a rare name?
Jerrilyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 333,729 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jerrilyn mean?
Jerrilyn means "creative variant of Jerril" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jerrilyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jerrilyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Jerrilyn most popular?
Jerrilyn peaked in 1942 with 86 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.