Jere
Every Jere since 1881 — 5,437 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jere
Jere is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1881, 5,437 American babies have been named Jere — about 79% boys and 21% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1941, when 166 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jere stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jere year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,196 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,950 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,340 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,143 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #13,167 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,396 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #13,260 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #12,909 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,663 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,277 | 5 | #12,197 |
| 2003 | — | — | 7 | #9,110 |
| 2002 | — | — | 8 | #8,004 |
| 2001 | — | — | 11 | #6,207 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #11,186 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,377 | 7 | #7,341 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,790 | 7 | #6,758 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,706 | 15 | #3,135 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,687 | 18 | #2,667 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,400 | 20 | #2,250 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,436 | 43 | #1,271 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,631 | 47 | #1,085 |
| 1960 | 19 | #2,853 | 63 | #958 |
| 1955 | 44 | #1,547 | 100 | #731 |
| 1950 | 24 | #1,974 | 110 | #666 |
| 1945 | 23 | #1,772 | 62 | #786 |
| 1940 | 27 | #1,494 | 112 | #560 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,365 | 104 | #571 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,364 | 57 | #879 |
| 1925 | — | — | 24 | #1,558 |
| 1920 | — | — | 16 | #2,093 |
| 1915 | — | — | 12 | #2,241 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Jere
- Jere Lehtinen Hockey player · b. 1973
- Jere Uronen Soccer player · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jere in 2025?
Jere did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jere?
5,437 babies have been named Jere in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jere most popular?
Jere peaked in 1941, when 166 newborns received the name.
Is Jere a boy or girl name?
Jere is used for both: about 21% of babies named Jere have been girls and 79% boys.
Is the name Jere rising or falling?
Jere is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jere?
Well-known people named Jere include Jere Lehtinen (hockey player), Jere Uronen (soccer player).