Jereldine
Feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a combination of other names.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Jereldine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jereldine today is around 100 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jereldine births was 1940 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jereldine. 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
- • The typical person named Jereldine is about 100 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Jereldines were born before 1936.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jereldine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1940
6 babies that year
Average age
100
years old
1940 SSA rank
#4,079
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Jereldine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jereldine from the 1920s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, 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
Jereldine 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 Jereldine 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 Jereldine
The name Jereldine is a unique and intriguing one, shrouded in mystery and with a rich tapestry of origins and traditions woven into its very fabric. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient civilizations of the Middle East, where it is believed to have originated from an amalgamation of various Semitic languages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jereldine can be found in the ancient Sumerian cuneiform tablets dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. These tablets, unearthed in the ruins of the ancient city of Ur, contain references to a priestess bearing a strikingly similar name, suggesting the name's connection to religious and spiritual contexts.
As time progressed, the name underwent various transformations and adaptations, with each culture and region leaving its unique imprint on its evolution. In the Byzantine Empire, records from the 6th century CE mention a notable scholar and philosopher named Jereldine, who was renowned for her contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics.
The name also found its way into the annals of European history, with a notable figure bearing the name Jereldine being a powerful noblewoman in the court of Charlemagne during the 9th century CE. Her influence and impact on the political and cultural landscape of the era have been well-documented in historical texts.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jereldine gained prominence in the British Isles, where it was associated with a legendary warrior queen who is said to have led her armies to victory against invading forces. This figure, though shrouded in myth and legend, has become an enduring symbol of courage and resilience.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jereldine was a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in Renaissance Italy during the 15th century. Her masterful works, which adorned the palaces and churches of the time, are still celebrated for their exquisite beauty and technical brilliance.
The name Jereldine has also been carried by individuals from various other cultures and traditions, each adding their unique perspectives and experiences to the rich tapestry of its history. From the profound spiritual leaders of ancient India to the fierce warriors of the Native American tribes, the name has transcended boundaries and embraced diverse identities.
People
Jereldine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jereldine 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
Jereldine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jereldine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jereldine 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Jereldine a common name?
We classify Jereldine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 16 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jereldine most popular?
The single biggest year for Jereldine was 1940, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jereldine is about 100 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 Jereldine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jereldine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jereldine in the SSA data are female. 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 Jereldine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jereldine 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 Jereldine 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 Jereldine?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.