Unisex · #12,230 in 2026

Jeris

Jeris Johnson is an American singer-songwriter from Eugene, Oregon known for blending pop, rock, metal, and alternative music. He gained recognition through social media and collaborations with various artists.

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#1,275 (1983)
Total Babies
173
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,201 (116 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,275 (173 total)
👦As Boy Name
1938
First Year
2010
Last Year
1983
Peak Year
#1275
Peak Rank
173
Total Count
18
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1938
First Year
1986
Last Year
1957
Peak Year
#4201
Peak Rank
116
Total Count
19
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jeris

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jeris Johnson is an American singer-songwriter from Eugene, Oregon known for blending pop, rock, metal, and alternative music. He gained recognition through social media and collaborations with various artists.

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The Story of Jeris

As a girl name

Jeris first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1938, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 9 Jeriss were born — ranking #4,201 that year. As of 2026, Jeris ranks #10,911 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 116 Jeriss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jeris first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1938, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 52 Jeriss were born — ranking #1,275 that year. As of 2026, Jeris ranks #12,230 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 173 Jeriss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jeris

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jeris

What does the name Jeris mean?
Jeris Johnson is an American singer-songwriter from Eugene, Oregon known for blending pop, rock, metal, and alternative music. He gained recognition through social media and collaborations with various artists.
How popular is Jeris in 2026?
In 2026, Jeris ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Jeris most popular?
Jeris reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #1,275 that year with 52 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Jeris most popular?
Jeris has historically been most popular in Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jeris.
Is Jeris a unisex name?
Yes — Jeris is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 40% of Jeriss assigned female and 60% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jeris?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jeris include Phillips, Conrado, Maleek. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jeris

Jeris is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1938 and has accumulated 173 births in the dataset. Jeris's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #1,275. Use the chart and map above to compare Jeris'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.