Total births
683
Girls' name · since 1914
Jerlean
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 683 babies named Jerlean, peaking in 1932. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 683
- total births
- 1914–1964
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Jerlean sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 683 recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jerlean has been recorded 683 times among girls since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1964.
- 683 total births
- 1914–1964 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
683 girls have been named Jerlean since 1914, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1964.
- 683
- total births
- 1914–1964
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Jerlean was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
26 babies were named Jerlean in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Jerlean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jerlean splits its recorded history at 1940: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1932 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jerlean at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Jerlean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1964
- Peak year (1932)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Jerlean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Jerlean's strongest decade.
202 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Jerlean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 17
1910s
17 births
- 1920s
1920s
120 births
- 1930s
1930s
193 births
- 1940s
1940s
202 births
- 1950s
1950s
132 births
- 1960s 19
1960s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 202 births (30% of all-time use).
How Jerlean compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jerlean's total volume
Jerlean vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jerlean by state
Where Jerlean concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 95 | 13.9% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 30 | 4.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 17 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.7% |
Mississippi share of Jerlean's total US births 13.9%
Even split
95 of 683 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jerlean? ▼
683 babies have been named Jerlean since 1914. It was last recorded in 1964. The peak year was 1932 with 26 births.
When was Jerlean most popular? ▼
Jerlean was most popular in the 1940s decade with 202 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Where is Jerlean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jerlean are Mississippi (95 births), Arkansas (30 births), Texas (17 births).
How long has the name Jerlean been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jerlean since 1914 -- 51 years through the most recent 1964 data.
What names are similar to Jerlean? ▼
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 Jerlean's data
- Jerlean's decade-level peak was the 1940s (202 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Jerleans (95 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Jerlean
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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, 1914–1964 (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. "Jerlean: Baby Name Since 1914 - 683 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jerlean. 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 Jerlean 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.