Jerona
A feminine name with unknown meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Jerona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jerona today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerona births was 1950 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerona. 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 Jerona. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1950
5 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1980 SSA rank
#11,030
Tracked since 1950
Popularity
Jerona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jerona from the 1950s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 5 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
Jerona 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 Jerona 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 Jerona
The name Jerona has its origins in the ancient Greek language, with roots dating back to the 5th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "hieros," meaning "sacred" or "holy." This suggests that the name may have had religious or spiritual connotations in its early usage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jerona can be found in the works of the Greek historian Herodotus, who mentions a woman named Jerona in his writings. However, little is known about this individual beyond her name.
In the 3rd century AD, a Christian martyr named Jerona was recorded in the writings of the early Church Fathers. According to these accounts, Jerona was a young woman who was persecuted and ultimately executed for her faith during the Roman persecution of Christians.
During the Byzantine era, a notable figure named Jerona Kantakouzene lived in the 14th century. She was a member of the influential Kantakouzenos family and played a role in the political and religious affairs of the time.
In the Renaissance period, a painter named Jerona Carducci gained recognition for her works in the city of Florence, Italy. She was known for her portraits and religious paintings, which were commissioned by wealthy patrons and the Church.
Another notable figure with the name Jerona was a 17th-century poet and writer from Spain named Jerona de la Cruz. She was part of the literary circle in Madrid and published a collection of poems and plays that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
Throughout history, the name Jerona has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, religious figures, and ordinary people whose stories may have been lost to time. While not a widely popular name, it has persisted as a unique and intriguing choice, carrying with it a rich historical and cultural heritage.
People
Jerona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerona 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
Jerona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerona 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 Jerona a common name?
We classify Jerona 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, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerona most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerona was 1950, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerona is about 58 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 Jerona in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jerona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerona 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 Jerona still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jerona 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 Jerona 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 the name Jerona?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Jerona on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.