Total births
152
Boys' name · since 1968
Jerritt
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 152 babies named Jerritt, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 152
- total births
- 1968–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
152 boys have been named Jerritt since 1968, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jerritt recorded 152 times among boys since 1968, 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 1968 to 2016.
- 152 total births
- 1968–2016 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
152 boys have been named Jerritt since 1968, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2016.
- 152
- total births
- 1968–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Jerritt was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
18 babies were named Jerritt in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Jerritt's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jerritt's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jerritt at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Jerritt popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2016
- Peak year (1980)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Jerritt by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jerritt's strongest decade.
77 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Jerritt births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
77 births
- 1990s
1990s
47 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 77 births (51% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jerritt? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 152 babies named Jerritt. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 18 births.
When was Jerritt most popular? ▼
Jerritt was most popular in the 1980s decade with 77 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
How long has the name Jerritt been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jerritt since 1968 -- 49 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Jerritt? ▼
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 Jerritt's data
- Jerritt's decade-level peak was the 1980s (77 total births); usage has since declined to 5 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 Jerritt
Nearby Names Like Jerritt
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jerritt
Jerry Boy
#866 615,102 births
Jeremy Boy
#266 446,425 births
Jeremiah Boy
#93 225,674 births
Jerome Boy
#1321 161,234 births
Jermaine Boy
#1475 42,027 births
Compare Jerritt side by side: Jerritt vs Jerry Jerritt vs Jeremy Jerritt vs Jeremiah
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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, 1968–2016 (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. "Jerritt: Baby Name Since 1968 - 152 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jerritt. 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 Jerritt 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.