Jerrene
A feminine name meaning "traveler, wanderer, or voyager."
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jerrene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jerrene today is around 88 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerrene births was 1936 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerrene. 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 Jerrene is about 88 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Jerrenes were born before 1948.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jerrene. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1936
5 babies that year
Average age
88
years old
1944 SSA rank
#4,872
Tracked since 1936
Popularity
Jerrene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jerrene from the 1930s through to the 1940s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 10 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
Jerrene 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 Jerrene 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 Jerrene
The name Jerrene is of uncertain origin, with no definitive records of its linguistic roots or cultural background. Some scholars suggest it may be a variant or derivative of the name Jerene, which itself is believed to have emerged as a feminized form of the male name Jeremy or Jeremiah, both of which trace their origins to the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning "appointed by God."
However, the name Jerrene does not appear to have any direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or notable historical records. This suggests that it may be a relatively modern invention or a name that emerged through informal usage and evolved over time.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jerrene are relatively scarce, with only a handful of individuals bearing this name throughout history. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Jerrene Trudell, an American actress and singer who was active in the early 20th century, born in 1891 and known for her work in vaudeville and musical theater.
Another notable figure was Jerrene Bogard, an American artist and educator born in 1926. She was renowned for her abstract expressionist paintings and worked as a professor of art at various universities throughout her career.
In the literary world, Jerrene Bogner was an American author and journalist born in 1940. She wrote several books on topics ranging from parenting to travel and was a regular contributor to various newspapers and magazines.
Jerrene Rendler, born in 1952, was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, representing the New Democratic Party.
Jerrene Rae Clapper, born in 1965, was an American academic and author who specialized in the study of Native American literature and culture. She published several scholarly works and taught at various universities throughout her career.
It is important to note that these are just a few examples of individuals with the name Jerrene throughout history, and there may be other notable figures who have not been widely documented or recorded.
People
Jerrene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerrene 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
Jerrene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerrene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerrene 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jerrene a common name?
We classify Jerrene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 20 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerrene most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerrene was 1936, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerrene is about 88 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 Jerrene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jerrene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerrene 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 Jerrene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jerrene 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 Jerrene 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 Jerrene?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Jerrene on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.