Jerez
A Spanish place name referring to a city of the same name.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Jerez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jerez today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerez births was 1992 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerez. 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 Jerez. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1992
6 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2002 SSA rank
#9,960
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Jerez: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jerez from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, 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
Jerez 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 Jerez 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 Jerez
The name Jerez originates from the Spanish language and culture. It is believed to have its roots in the Arabic name "Sherry," which was derived from the town of Jerez de la Frontera, located in the southern Spanish province of Cádiz. The name Jerez likely emerged during the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, which lasted from the 8th to the 15th century.
Jerez de la Frontera was an important center of trade and commerce during the Moorish era, known for its production of sherry wine. The town's name, and subsequently the name Jerez, is thought to have originated from the Arabic word "Sherish," which means "pleasant" or "fertile land."
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Jerez can be found in a medieval Arabic text from the 12th century, where it was mentioned in connection with the town's wine production.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jerez. One of the earliest was Jerez de Marquina (c. 1410-1480), a Spanish nobleman and military leader who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors. Another notable figure was Jerez de los Caballeros (1454-1518), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico.
In the realm of literature, the name Jerez is associated with Jerez Arco Iris (1909-1996), a renowned Cuban poet and writer known for her evocative works exploring themes of identity, love, and Caribbean culture.
Moving into the 20th century, Jerez García (1915-2005) was a prominent Mexican artist and muralist, celebrated for his vibrant depictions of Mexican culture and history, often incorporating elements of indigenous and folk art.
More recently, Jerez Shelton (1958-present) is an American author and journalist who has written extensively on topics related to race, culture, and social justice.
While these are just a few examples, the name Jerez has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and the diverse narratives associated with its origins.
People
Jerez + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerez as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jerez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerez 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Jerez a common name?
We classify Jerez as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerez most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerez was 1992, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerez is about 28 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 Jerez in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jerez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerez 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 Jerez still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jerez 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 Jerez 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 have Jerez as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.