Jerson
Every Jerson since 1982 — 1,246 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jerson
Jerson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,783 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 1,246 American babies have been named Jerson. Its peak came in 2007, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jerson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jerson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,783 |
| 2024 | 26 | #4,133 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,150 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,654 |
| 2021 | 28 | #3,865 |
| 2020 | 24 | #4,206 |
| 2019 | 27 | #3,947 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,419 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,716 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,637 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,470 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,184 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,067 |
| 2012 | 32 | #3,418 |
| 2011 | 30 | #3,551 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,043 |
| 2009 | 48 | #2,602 |
| 2008 | 75 | #1,926 |
| 2007 | 75 | #1,903 |
| 2006 | 54 | #2,332 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,095 |
| 2004 | 50 | #2,295 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,650 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,722 |
| 2001 | 36 | #2,655 |
| 2000 | 33 | #2,772 |
| 1995 | 22 | #3,144 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,115 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,914 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jerson in 2025?
Jerson ranked #4,783 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jerson?
1,246 babies have been named Jerson in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jerson most popular?
Jerson peaked in 2007, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Jerson a boy or girl name?
Jerson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jerson rising or falling?
Jerson has been roughly stable over the past decade.