Boy · #12,182 in 2026

Jerran

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

Current Rank

#12,182

Peak Rank

#4,673 (1990)

Total Babies

202

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2016

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#4673

Peak Rank

202

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jerran

Jerran first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 11 Jerrans were born — ranking #4,673 that year. As of 2026, Jerran ranks #12,182 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 202 Jerrans 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

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Names that sound like Jerran

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

Geron
Geran
Jerren
Joran
Jaran
Gyron
Geram
Sharon
Charron
Jaring
Sheeran
Gerund

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jerran

What does the name Jerran mean?

Jerran is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jerran in 2026?

In 2026, Jerran ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jerran most popular?

Jerran reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #4,673 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Jerran a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jerran?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jerran include Jilberto, Blanca, Macio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jerran

Jerran is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 202 births in the dataset. Jerran's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #4,673. Use the chart and map above to compare Jerran'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.