How Many People Are Named Jerris?
Complete statistics for the name Jerris: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jerris is a very rare male name, with only 189 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,749,292 Americans. The majority of those named Jerris are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 61All 250 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: 1983Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jerris Through the Generations
Jerris has seen a stable presence throughout the decades, peaking in popularity in 1983 with 15 births. Today, the name's bearers span a wide age range, but a significant portion, 53%, are over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This trend suggests that while Jerris isn't fading away, its usage is likely tied to specific cultural or familial traditions rather than broader trends in naming.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jerris's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jerris
How Many People Have the Name Jerris?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 189 people in the United States currently share the name Jerris. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,749,292 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jerris a Common or Rare Name?
Jerris 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 Jerris Mean?
Jerris means "creative variant of Jairus" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jerris in SSA data, approximately 65% are male and 35% are female.
When Was Jerris Most Popular?
The name Jerris reached peak popularity in 1983, with 15 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 Jerris?
Approximately 189 people named Jerris live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 250. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,749,292 Americans.
Is Jerris a rare name?
Jerris is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,749,292 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jerris mean?
Jerris means "creative variant of Jairus" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jerris more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 65% of people named Jerris are male and 35% are female.
When was Jerris most popular?
Jerris peaked in 1983 with 15 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.