Total births
1,029
Unisex name · since 1931
Jeryl
Since 1931, U.S. Social Security records show 1,029 babies named Jeryl, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,029
- total births
- 1931–1978
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1,029 girls have been named Jeryl since 1931, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jeryl has been recorded 1,029 times among girls since 1931, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1931 to 1978.
- 1,029 total births
- 1931–1978 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,029 girls have been named Jeryl since 1931, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1978.
- 1,029
- total births
- 1931–1978
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Jeryl was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
155 babies were named Jeryl in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Jeryl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jeryl splits its recorded history at 1955: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1955 peak of 155 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jeryl at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1931
Jeryl popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1931–1978
- Peak year (1955)
- 155
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Jeryl popularity over time - boys
802 total births recorded since 1924 (Jeryl as boys' name)
Jeryl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Jeryl's strongest decade.
577 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Jeryl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 29
1930s
29 births
- 1940s 145
1940s
145 births
- 1950s
1950s
577 births
- 1960s
1960s
250 births
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 577 births (56% of all-time use).
How Jeryl 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 Jeryl's total volume
Jeryl vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jeryl by state
Where Jeryl concentrates geographically, total births since 1931
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 153 | 14.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 48 | 4.7% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 37 | 3.6% |
| #4 | California | | 27 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 24 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 15 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 13 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 10 | 1.0% |
New York share of Jeryl's total US births 14.9%
Even split
153 of 1,029 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Jeryl appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jeryl? ▼
Jeryl has been given to 1,029 babies in the U.S. since 1931, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1978. 155 babies were born in 1955, its single highest year.
When was Jeryl most popular? ▼
Jeryl was most popular in the 1950s decade with 577 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Jeryl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jeryl are New York (153 births), New Jersey (48 births), Pennsylvania (37 births).
Is Jeryl a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jeryl is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,029 births, and as a boy's name it has 802 births.
How long has the name Jeryl been used? ▼
Jeryl has been recorded in Social Security data since 1931, spanning 48 years of data through 1978.
What names are similar to Jeryl? ▼
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 Jeryl's data
- Jeryl's decade-level peak was the 1950s (577 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jeryls (153 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Jeryl
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jeryl
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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, 1931–1978 (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. "Jeryl: Baby Name Since 1931 - 1,029 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jeryl. 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 Jeryl 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.