Jehron
A masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning "he who sings praise".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jehron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jehron today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jehron births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jehron. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jehron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#10,659
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Jehron: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jehron by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jehron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jehron
The given name Jehron is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language, where it is derived from the word "Yehoram," which means "exalted by God." The name has been in use for centuries and can be traced back to ancient Judaic traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jehron can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Book of Kings. In this text, Jehron is mentioned as the name of a son of King David, though little is known about his life or significance.
During the Middle Ages, the name Jehron was relatively uncommon, but it did appear in some historical records from various parts of Europe. One notable individual bearing this name was Jehron of Auxerre, a French scholar and theologian who lived in the 9th century and made significant contributions to the study of canon law.
In the Renaissance period, the name Jehron gained some popularity among Jewish communities in parts of Europe and the Middle East. One notable figure from this time was Jehron ben Judah, a 16th-century rabbi and scholar from Spain who wrote extensively on Jewish law and philosophy.
Moving into the modern era, the name Jehron has remained relatively rare, but there have been a few notable individuals who have borne it. One example is Jehron Petty, an American physicist and inventor who lived in the 20th century and made significant contributions to the field of optics and laser technology.
Another notable figure with the name Jehron was Jehron Arlin, a British artist and painter who was active in the early 20th century and is known for his landscapes and portraits. Additionally, Jehron Mahmoud was a prominent Egyptian writer and journalist who lived in the mid-20th century and wrote extensively on political and social issues.
While the name Jehron is not as common as some other names, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various cultural backgrounds and fields of endeavor throughout the centuries.
People
Jehron + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jehron as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jehron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jehron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jehron going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jehron a common name?
We classify Jehron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jehron most popular?
The single biggest year for Jehron was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jehron is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jehron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jehron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jehron in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jehron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jehron in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jehron can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Jehron?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.