How Many People Are Named Jere?

Complete statistics for the name Jere in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Jere
Very Rare
5,437
Estimated People
1 in 60,695
1 in X Americans
1941
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
4,278 (79%)
♀ Female
1,159 (21%)
79%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 74

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 10
California 225
Florida 20
Georgia 85
Illinois 23
Indiana 6
Kansas 22
Louisiana 11
Massachusetts 7
Maryland 6
Maine 6
Michigan 65
Minnesota 5
Missouri 5
New Jersey 8
New York 63
Ohio 40
Oklahoma 10
Pennsylvania 584
Tennessee 456
Texas 151
Washington 5
Wisconsin 21
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Jere

How Many People Have the Name Jere in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,437 people in the United States currently share the name Jere. That works out to roughly 1 in every 60,695 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Jere a Common or Rare Name?

Jere is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Jere Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Jere are covered in full on the Jere name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Jere Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Jere in SSA data, approximately 79% are male and 21% are female. Jere leans male but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Jere Most Popular?

The name Jere reached peak popularity in 1941, with 137 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Jere Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Jere across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jere?

Approximately 5,437 people in the United States share the name Jere, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Jere a rare name?

Jere is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 60,695 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jere mean?

The meaning and origin of Jere is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Jere more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 79% of people named Jere are male and 21% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Jere most popular?

The name Jere reached its peak in 1941, with 137 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,437
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 60,695
GenderMale
Avg Age74
Peak Year1941
Male %79%
Female %21%

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