Total births
897
Boys' name · since 1978
Jerick
Jerick has 897 recorded births since 1978 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2019 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6594
- among boys today
- 897
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
897 babies have been named Jerick since 1978, making it today's #6594 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Jerick recorded 897 times among boys since 1978, holding rank #6594 nationally today, ahead of 54% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #6594 among boys today
- 897 born since 1978
- 2010s peak decade
- 54% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jerick is currently the #6594 boys' name in America, more common than 54% of boys - 897 born since 1978, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6594
- among boys today
- 897
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other boys
Jerick vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6594
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 54% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Jerick was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
33 babies were named Jerick in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Jerick compares
897 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jerick's all-time total is 144% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jerick | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 897 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jerick's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jerick's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jerick at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#6,594
Active since
1978
Jerick popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Jerick by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jerick's strongest decade.
275 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Jerick births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 14
1970s
14 births
- 1980s 88
1980s
88 births
- 1990s
1990s
188 births
- 2000s
2000s
220 births
- 2010s
2010s
275 births
- 2020s
2020s
112 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 275 births (31% of all-time use).
How Jerick compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jerick's total volume
Jerick vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jerick by state
Where Jerick concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 45 | 5.0% |
| #2 | New York | | 45 | 5.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 11 | 1.2% |
California share of Jerick's total US births 5.0%
Even split
45 of 897 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jerick? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 897 babies named Jerick. Today it holds rank #6594 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 33 births.
When was Jerick most popular? ▼
Jerick was most popular in the 2010s decade with 275 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Jerick most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jerick are California (45 births), New York (45 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Jerick been used? ▼
Records for Jerick go back to 1978, giving 48 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jerick? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jerry, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jerome, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jerick's data
- Jerick's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (275 total births) through the 2020s (112) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jericks (45 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jerick
Nearby Names Like Jerick
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jerick
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Jeremiah Boy
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Jerome Boy
#1321 161,234 births
Jermaine Boy
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Compare Jerick side by side: Jerick vs Jerry Jerick vs Jeremy Jerick vs Jeremiah
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jerick: #6594 Boys' Name - 897 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jerick. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jerick draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.