Total births
173
Unisex name · since 1938
Jeris
Jeris has 173 recorded births since 1938 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1983 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 173
- total births
- 1938–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
173 boys have been named Jeris since 1938, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jeris has been recorded 173 times among boys since 1938, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1938 to 2010.
- 173 total births
- 1938–2010 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
173 boys have been named Jeris since 1938, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2010.
- 173
- total births
- 1938–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Jeris was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
52 babies were named Jeris in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Jeris's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jeris's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1938, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1983 peak of 52, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jeris at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1938
Jeris popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–2010
- Peak year (1983)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Jeris popularity over time - girls
116 total births recorded since 1938 (Jeris as girls' name)
Jeris by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jeris's strongest decade.
111 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Jeris births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s
1980s
111 births
- 1990s 9
1990s
9 births
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 111 births (64% of all-time use).
Jeris by state
Where Jeris concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 5 | 2.9% |
Ohio share of Jeris's total US births 2.9%
5 of 173 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jeris? ▼
173 babies have been named Jeris since 1938. It was last recorded in 2010. The peak year was 1983 with 52 births.
When was Jeris most popular? ▼
Jeris was most popular in the 1980s decade with 111 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Jeris most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jeris are Ohio (5 births).
Is Jeris a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jeris is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 173 births, and as a girl's name it has 116 births.
How long has the name Jeris been used? ▼
Jeris has been recorded in Social Security data since 1938, spanning 73 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Jeris? ▼
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 Jeris's data
- Jeris's decade-level peak was the 1980s (111 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Jeriss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Jeris
Nearby Names Like Jeris
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jeris
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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, 1938–2010 (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. "Jeris: Baby Name Since 1938 - 173 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jeris. 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 Jeris 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.