Jerade
A masculine given name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Gerald.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jerade. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jerade today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerade births was 1983 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerade. 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 Jerade. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1983
6 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1983 SSA rank
#5,823
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Jerade: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jerade from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jerade 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 Jerade during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jerade
The name Jerade is derived from the Old French name Gerard, which in turn originates from the Germanic elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "hard" meaning "hardy" or "brave". The name was widely used in medieval Europe, particularly in France and England, where it was often associated with chivalry and knighthood.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jerade can be found in the 12th century, in the writings of the Norman chronicler Robert Wace. He mentions a knight named Jerade who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066. This early reference highlights the name's connection to the warrior class of the time.
In the 13th century, the name Jerade gained religious significance with the canonization of Saint Gerard of Toul (1012-1046), a Benedictine monk known for his piety and miracles. His cult helped popularize the name throughout Europe, particularly in regions influenced by the Benedictine order.
During the Renaissance, the name Jerade was associated with several notable figures. One of the most prominent was Jerade de Vigevano (c. 1280-1349), an Italian philosopher and physician who wrote extensively on medical topics and was a pioneer in the field of anatomy.
In the 16th century, the name Jerade was borne by Jerade Mercator (1512-1594), a renowned Flemish cartographer and geographer who created some of the most accurate and influential maps of his time, including the first cylindrical projection map.
Another notable figure was Jerade Thibault (1574-1627), a French dramatist and poet who was a member of the Pléiade literary movement and contributed to the development of French classical tragedy.
The name Jerade continued to be used throughout the following centuries, with individuals such as Jerade Audran (1640-1703), a French engraver and painter known for his intricate etchings and engravings, and Jerade Manley Hopkins (1844-1889), an English poet and Jesuit priest celebrated for his innovative use of language and rhythmic patterns.
While the spelling "Jerade" is less common than the traditional "Gerard" or "Gerald", it has been used throughout history, reflecting the various linguistic and cultural influences on the name's evolution.
People
Jerade + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerade 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
Jerade: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerade?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerade 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jerade a common name?
We classify Jerade as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerade most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerade was 1983, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerade is about 47 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 Jerade in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jerade a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerade 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 Jerade still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jerade 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 Jerade 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 people share the name Jerade?
Find out how many Americans are named Jerade on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.