Total births
150
Boys' name · since 1971
Jerrit
Jerrit has 150 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1985 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 150
- total births
- 1971–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Jerrit sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 150 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Jerrit recorded 150 times among boys since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2010.
- 150 total births
- 1971–2010 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
150 boys have been named Jerrit since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2010.
- 150
- total births
- 1971–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Jerrit was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
10 babies were named Jerrit in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Jerrit's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jerrit's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jerrit at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Jerrit popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2010
- Peak year (1985)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Jerrit by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jerrit's strongest decade.
51 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Jerrit births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
31 births
- 1980s
1980s
51 births
- 1990s
1990s
48 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 51 births (34% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jerrit? ▼
150 babies have been named Jerrit since 1971. It was last recorded in 2010. The peak year was 1985 with 10 births.
When was Jerrit most popular? ▼
Jerrit was most popular in the 1980s decade with 51 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Jerrit been used? ▼
Records for Jerrit go back to 1971, giving 40 years of history through 2010.
What names are similar to Jerrit? ▼
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 Jerrit's data
- Jerrit's decade-level peak was the 1980s (51 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Jerrit
Nearby Names Like Jerrit
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jerrit
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Jerome 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, 1971–2010 (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. "Jerrit: Baby Name Since 1971 - 150 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jerrit. 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 Jerrit 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.