How Many People Are Named Jervis?
Complete statistics for the name Jervis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jervis is a very rare male name, with only 178 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,855,618 Americans. That's pretty unique! Over half of those named Jervis are over 60, showing how it's a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader or visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 66All 282 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: 1924Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jervis Through the Generations
Jervis has been a name through the generations, but it's seen its peak in 1924 when there were 12 births. Today, it's stable, with most folks named Jervis being around 66 years old. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards the older generation, with 55% of Jervises being over 60, while 10 are under 30 and 118 are between 30 and 60.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jervis's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Jervis
How Many People Have the Name Jervis?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,733 people in the United States currently share the name Jervis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 191,258 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jervis a Common or Rare Name?
Jervis 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 Jervis Mean?
Jervis means "English occupational surname (one who serves)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jervis in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jervis Most Popular?
The name Jervis reached peak popularity in 1924, with 12 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 Jervis?
Approximately 1,733 people named Jervis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,733. That works out to roughly 1 in 191,258 Americans.
Is Jervis a rare name?
Jervis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 191,258 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jervis mean?
Jervis means "English occupational surname (one who serves)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Jervis more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jervis are male and 0% are female.
When was Jervis most popular?
Jervis peaked in 1924 with 12 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.