Jerrame
A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God will exalt".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Jerrame. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jerrame today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerrame births was 1988 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerrame. 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 Jerrame. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1988
7 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1988 SSA rank
#6,077
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Jerrame: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jerrame 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 7 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
Jerrame 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 Jerrame 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 Jerrame
The name Jerrame is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich tapestry of history and cultural significance woven into its fabric. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes that roamed the vast expanses of Northern Europe during the early medieval period. Derived from the Old High German words "gēr" and "hramn," which respectively mean "spear" and "raven," the name Jerrame was borne by fierce warriors and hunters who revered these symbols of strength and cunning.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jerrame can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of tales that recount the exploits of the Norse settlers who colonized Iceland in the 9th and 10th centuries. These sagas depict a Jerrame as a skilled swordsman and navigator, renowned for his bravery and unwavering loyalty to his kinsmen.
As the centuries unfolded, the name Jerrame seemed to fade from prominence, only to resurface in various historical chronicles and literary works. One notable figure was Jerrame the Scribe, a 12th-century monk who meticulously transcribed and preserved numerous religious texts and philosophical treatises, ensuring their survival for future generations.
In the annals of the Renaissance, a celebrated artist and architect by the name of Jerrame di Firenze left an indelible mark on the Italian city of Florence. His exquisite frescoes and innovative architectural designs adorned churches and palaces, earning him the patronage of the powerful Medici family.
The name Jerrame also found its way into the realm of exploration and discovery. Jerrame Cortez, a 16th-century Spanish navigator, accompanied Hernán Cortés on his epic conquest of the Aztec Empire, chronicling their remarkable journey through what is now modern-day Mexico.
Fast forward to the 18th century, and we encounter Jerrame Rousseau, a French philosopher and writer whose provocative ideas on education and social equality ignited the flames of the Enlightenment, challenging the established norms of his time.
These are but a few notable examples of individuals who bore the name Jerrame throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and epochs. While the name may have fallen into relative obscurity in recent times, its rich heritage and the tales of those who carried it serve as a testament to the enduring power of names to capture the spirit of an era and the essence of those who bore them.
People
Jerrame + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerrame 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
Jerrame: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerrame?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerrame 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Jerrame a common name?
We classify Jerrame as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% 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 Jerrame most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerrame was 1988, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerrame is about 44 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 Jerrame in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jerrame a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerrame 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 Jerrame still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jerrame 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 Jerrame 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 common is the name Jerrame?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.