Total births
1,243
Boys' name · since 1967
Jerrett
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 1,243 babies named Jerrett, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11157
- among boys today
- 1,243
- born since 1967
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jerrett is the #11157 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,243 recorded since 1967.
Jerrett has 1,243 recorded births among boys since 1967, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #11157 as of the latest data, more common than 22% of boys, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2024.
- #11157 among boys today
- 1,243 born since 1967
- 1980s peak decade
- 22% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Jerrett is currently the #11157 boys' name in America, more common than 22% of boys - 1,243 born since 1967, peaking in the 1980s.
- #11157
- among boys today
- 1,243
- born since 1967
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Jerrett vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11157
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 22% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Jerrett was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
45 babies were named Jerrett in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
How Jerrett compares
1,243 Top 27% higher than 73% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jerrett's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jerrett | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,243 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jerrett's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jerrett's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2020, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jerrett at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1980
Current rank
#11,157
Active since
1967
Jerrett popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2024
- Peak year (1980)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Jerrett by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jerrett's strongest decade.
360 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Jerrett births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 28
1960s
28 births
- 1970s
1970s
198 births
- 1980s
1980s
360 births
- 1990s
1990s
304 births
- 2000s
2000s
216 births
- 2010s 120
2010s
120 births
- 2020s 17
2020s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 360 births (29% of all-time use).
How Jerrett compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jerrett's total volume
Jerrett vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jerrett by state
Where Jerrett concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 52 | 4.2% |
| #2 | California | | 43 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Jerrett's total US births 4.2%
Even split
52 of 1,243 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jerrett? ▼
Jerrett has been given to 1,243 babies in the U.S. since 1967, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11157 as of the latest data. 45 babies were born in 1980, its single highest year.
When was Jerrett most popular? ▼
Jerrett was most popular in the 1980s decade with 360 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Jerrett most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jerrett are Texas (52 births), California (43 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Jerrett been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jerrett since 1967 -- 58 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Jerrett? ▼
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 Jerrett's data
- Jerrett's decade-level peak was the 1980s (360 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jerretts (52 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 Jerrett
Nearby Names Like Jerrett
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jerrett
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Jeremiah Boy
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Jermaine Boy
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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, 1967–2024 (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. "Jerrett: #11157 Boys' Name - 1,243 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jerrett. 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 Jerrett 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.