Total births
924
Girls' name · since 1915
Jerlene
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 924 babies named Jerlene, peaking in 1947. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 924
- total births
- 1915–1988
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Jerlene is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 924 have been recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jerlene has been recorded 924 times among girls since 1915, 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 1915 to 1988.
- 924 total births
- 1915–1988 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
924 girls have been named Jerlene since 1915, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1988.
- 924
- total births
- 1915–1988
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Jerlene was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
38 babies were named Jerlene in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Jerlene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jerlene splits its recorded history at 1943: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1947 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jerlene at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Jerlene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1988
- Peak year (1947)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Jerlene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Jerlene's strongest decade.
309 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Jerlene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 10
1910s
10 births
- 1920s 115
1920s
115 births
- 1930s
1930s
271 births
- 1940s
1940s
309 births
- 1950s
1950s
154 births
- 1960s 33
1960s
33 births
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 309 births (33% of all-time use).
How Jerlene 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 Jerlene's total volume
Jerlene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jerlene by state
Where Jerlene concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 41 | 4.4% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 29 | 3.1% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 20 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 16 | 1.7% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 16 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #7 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Jerlene's total US births 4.4%
Even split
41 of 924 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Jerlene appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jerlene? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 924 babies named Jerlene. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1947, with 38 births.
When was Jerlene most popular? ▼
Jerlene was most popular in the 1940s decade with 309 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Jerlene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jerlene are Texas (41 births), North Carolina (29 births), Arkansas (20 births).
How long has the name Jerlene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jerlene since 1915 -- 74 years through the most recent 1988 data.
What names are similar to Jerlene? ▼
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 Jerlene's data
- Jerlene's decade-level peak was the 1940s (309 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jerlenes (41 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Jerlene
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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, 1915–1988 (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. "Jerlene: Baby Name Since 1915 - 924 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jerlene. 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 Jerlene 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.