Total births
544
Girls' name · since 1927
Jerolyn
Since 1927, U.S. Social Security records show 544 babies named Jerolyn, peaking in 1954. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 544
- total births
- 1927–1992
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Jerolyn is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 544 have been recorded since 1927.
Social Security Administration records show Jerolyn recorded 544 times among girls since 1927, 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 1927 to 1992.
- 544 total births
- 1927–1992 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
544 girls have been named Jerolyn since 1927, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1992.
- 544
- total births
- 1927–1992
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Jerolyn was born in this single decade.
1954
Single peak year
35 babies were named Jerolyn in 1954 - its busiest year on record.
Jerolyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jerolyn splits its recorded history at 1952: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1927 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1954 peak of 35 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jerolyn at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1954
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1927
Jerolyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1927–1992
- Peak year (1954)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Jerolyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Jerolyn's strongest decade.
159 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Jerolyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1930s
1930s
81 births
- 1940s
1940s
151 births
- 1950s
1950s
159 births
- 1960s
1960s
105 births
- 1970s 26
1970s
26 births
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 159 births (29% of all-time use).
How Jerolyn 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 Jerolyn's total volume
Jerolyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jerolyn by state
Where Jerolyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1927
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 11 | 2.0% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.9% |
Mississippi share of Jerolyn's total US births 2.0%
Even split
11 of 544 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jerolyn? ▼
Since 1927, Social Security records show 544 babies named Jerolyn. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1954, with 35 births.
When was Jerolyn most popular? ▼
Jerolyn was most popular in the 1950s decade with 159 total births. The single peak year was 1954.
Where is Jerolyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jerolyn are Mississippi (11 births), Alabama (5 births), Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Jerolyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jerolyn since 1927 -- 66 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Jerolyn? ▼
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 Jerolyn's data
- Jerolyn's decade-level peak was the 1950s (159 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Jerolyns (11 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 Jerolyn
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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, 1927–1992 (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. "Jerolyn: Baby Name Since 1927 - 544 Births, Peak 1954." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jerolyn. 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 Jerolyn 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.