Unisex · #5,101 in 2026

Jerol

Current Rank
#5,101
Peak Rank
#1,613 (1938)
Total Babies
130
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,621 (10 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,613 (130 total)
👦As Boy Name
1931
First Year
1973
Last Year
1938
Peak Year
#1613
Peak Rank
130
Total Count
19
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1942
First Year
1946
Last Year
1942
Peak Year
#4621
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Jerol

As a girl name

Jerol first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1942, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1942, when 5 Jerols were born — ranking #4,621 that year. As of 2026, Jerol ranks #4,960 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Jerols have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jerol first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1931, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1938, when 18 Jerols were born — ranking #1,613 that year. As of 2026, Jerol ranks #5,101 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 130 Jerols have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Jerol

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jerol

What does the name Jerol mean?
Jerol is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1931. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jerol in 2026?
In 2026, Jerol ranks #5,101 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Jerol most popular?
Jerol reached its peak popularity in 1938, ranking #1,613 that year with 18 babies given the name.
Is Jerol a unisex name?
Yes — Jerol is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 7% of Jerols assigned female and 93% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jerol?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jerol include Delmus, Dara, Armoni. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jerol

Jerol is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1931 and has accumulated 130 births in the dataset. Jerol's peak popularity came in 1938 when it ranked #1,613. Use the chart and map above to compare Jerol'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.