Jeriah
Every Jeriah since 1977 — 2,477 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jeriah
Jeriah is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,368 in 2025 with 136 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 2,477 American babies have been named Jeriah — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 168 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Jeriah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jeriah 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 | 11 | #9,130 | 136 | #1,368 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,211 | 145 | #1,326 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,816 | 127 | #1,436 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,658 | 160 | #1,233 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,222 | 118 | #1,507 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,737 | 100 | #1,615 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,064 | 90 | #1,741 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,864 | 93 | #1,692 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,020 | 75 | #1,927 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,761 | 63 | #2,179 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,672 | 57 | #2,312 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,851 | 65 | #2,129 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,326 | 71 | #1,948 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,855 | 60 | #2,193 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,962 | 64 | #2,092 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,463 | 57 | #2,275 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,228 | 68 | #2,042 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,358 | 66 | #2,099 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,182 | 43 | #2,778 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,804 | 39 | #2,902 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,131 | 37 | #2,869 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,460 | 41 | #2,616 |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,327 | 41 | #2,528 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,385 | 42 | #2,412 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,467 | 34 | #2,766 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,365 | 30 | #2,947 |
| 1995 | — | — | 9 | #6,152 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,124 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,865 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jeriah in 2025?
Jeriah ranked #1,368 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 136 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jeriah?
2,477 babies have been named Jeriah in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jeriah most popular?
Jeriah peaked in 2022, when 168 newborns received the name.
Is Jeriah a boy or girl name?
Jeriah is used for both: about 15% of babies named Jeriah have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Jeriah rising or falling?
Jeriah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.