Jerod
Every Jerod since 1936 — 6,014 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jerod
Jerod is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,861 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1936, 6,014 American babies have been named Jerod. Its peak came in 1980, when 295 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jerod stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jerod year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,861 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,569 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,085 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,504 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,480 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,958 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,254 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,190 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,171 |
| 2016 | 7 | #10,165 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,744 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,265 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,173 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,133 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,429 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3,411 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3,136 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,810 |
| 2007 | 56 | #2,320 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,642 |
| 2005 | 29 | #3,420 |
| 2004 | 38 | #2,768 |
| 2003 | 48 | #2,249 |
| 2002 | 59 | #1,904 |
| 2001 | 78 | #1,557 |
| 2000 | 113 | #1,204 |
| 1995 | 98 | #1,163 |
| 1990 | 169 | #780 |
| 1985 | 213 | #601 |
| 1980 | 295 | #493 |
| 1975 | 177 | #615 |
| 1970 | 62 | #1,037 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,106 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jerod in 2025?
Jerod ranked #12,861 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jerod?
6,014 babies have been named Jerod in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jerod most popular?
Jerod peaked in 1980, when 295 newborns received the name.
Is Jerod a boy or girl name?
Jerod is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jerod rising or falling?
Jerod is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.