How Many People Are Named Jerson?
Complete statistics for the name Jerson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jerson is a rare name, very uncommon in the United States with only 1,204 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 274,120 Americans. The majority of Jersons are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 1,225 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jerson Through the Generations
Jerson saw its peak popularity in 2007 with 75 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most Jersons are under 30, with 1,014 individuals falling into this age bracket. This trend suggests that Jerson is a newer-generation name, with fewer older adults carrying the name, and it's most commonly found outside the U.S. in the Philippines.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jerson's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jerson
How Many People Have the Name Jerson?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,204 people in the United States currently share the name Jerson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 274,120 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jerson a Common or Rare Name?
Jerson 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 Jerson Mean?
Jerson means "creative variant of Jair" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jerson in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jerson Most Popular?
The name Jerson reached peak popularity in 2007, with 75 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 Jerson?
Approximately 1,204 people named Jerson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,225. That works out to roughly 1 in 274,120 Americans.
Is Jerson a rare name?
Jerson is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 274,120 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jerson mean?
Jerson means "creative variant of Jair" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jerson more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jerson are male and 0% are female.
When was Jerson most popular?
Jerson peaked in 2007 with 75 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.