Total births
148
Girls' name · since 1980
Jheri
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 148 babies named Jheri, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 148
- total births
- 1980–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Jheri sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 148 recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Jheri recorded 148 times among girls since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1980 to 2000.
- 148 total births
- 1980–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
148 girls have been named Jheri since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 148
- total births
- 1980–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Jheri was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
13 babies were named Jheri in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Jheri's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jheri splits its recorded history at 1989: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2000 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jheri at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Jheri popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2000
- Peak year (1985)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Jheri by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jheri's strongest decade.
86 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Jheri births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
86 births
- 1990s
1990s
57 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 86 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jheri? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 148 babies named Jheri. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 13 births.
When was Jheri most popular? ▼
Jheri was most popular in the 1980s decade with 86 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Jheri been used? ▼
Jheri has been recorded in Social Security data since 1980, spanning 21 years of data through 2000.
What names are similar to Jheri? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jhene, Jhersi, Jhenesis, Jherica, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jheri's data
- Jheri's decade-level peak was the 1980s (86 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- 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 Jheri
Nearby Names Like Jheri
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jheri
Jhene Girl
#1213 1,799 births
Jhersi Girl
#3515 157 births
Jhenesis Girl
#11961 81 births
Jherica Girl
53 births
Jhenae Girl
#11945 52 births
Compare Jheri side by side: Jheri vs Jhene Jheri vs Jhersi Jheri vs Jhenesis
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1980–2000 (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. "Jheri: Baby Name Since 1980 - 148 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jheri. 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 Jheri 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 June 2026.