Boy · #6,154 in 2026

Jerick

Name: Popularity of the name Jerick in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jerick, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,154

Peak Rank

#2,590 (2019)

Total Babies

911

5-Yr Trend

-28%

1978

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#2590

Peak Rank

911

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jerick

Jerick first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 33 Jericks were born — ranking #3,425 that year. As of 2026, Jerick ranks #6,154 for baby boys with 14 births, falling sharply (-28%). In total, more than 911 Jericks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Jerick

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jerick is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gerrick
Geruch
Ceric
Sherrick
Jurek
Gierig
Jericho
Jerica
Jerrica
Jareth
Gehrke
Garrick

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jerick

What does the name Jerick mean?

Jerick is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jerick in 2026?

In 2026, Jerick ranks #6,154 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Jerick most popular?

Jerick reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #2,590 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jerick most popular?

Jerick has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jerick.

Is Jerick a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jerick is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jerick?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jerick include Kaylin, Quintavius, Ambers. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jerick

Jerick is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 911 births in the dataset. Jerick's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #2,590. Use the chart and map above to compare Jerick's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.