Total births
148
Girls' name · since 1942
Jerilee
Since 1942, U.S. Social Security records show 148 babies named Jerilee, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 148
- total births
- 1942–1987
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
148 girls have been named Jerilee since 1942, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jerilee recorded 148 times among girls since 1942, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 1987.
- 148 total births
- 1942–1987 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
148 girls have been named Jerilee since 1942, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1987.
- 148
- total births
- 1942–1987
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Jerilee was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
11 babies were named Jerilee in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Jerilee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jerilee's SSA record in two at 1963 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1962, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1955 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jerilee at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Jerilee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–1987
- Peak year (1955)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Jerilee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Jerilee's strongest decade.
57 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Jerilee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 13
1940s
13 births
- 1950s
1950s
57 births
- 1960s
1960s
47 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 57 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jerilee? ▼
Since 1942, Social Security records show 148 babies named Jerilee. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1955, with 11 births.
When was Jerilee most popular? ▼
Jerilee was most popular in the 1950s decade with 57 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
How long has the name Jerilee been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jerilee since 1942 -- 46 years through the most recent 1987 data.
What names are similar to Jerilee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jeri, Jerry, Jerri, Jerrie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jerilee's data
- Jerilee's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (57 total births) through the 1980s (26) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Jerilee
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1942–1987 (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. "Jerilee: Baby Name Since 1942 - 148 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jerilee. 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 Jerilee 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 July 2026.