Jerret
A diminutive form of Jerrett, meaning "well-traveled" or "wanderer."
Name Census estimates that about 433 living Americans carry the first name Jerret. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jerret today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerret births was 1990 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerret. 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.
People living today
433
~ 1 in 791,580 Americans
Peak year
1990
22 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2011 SSA rank
#11,479
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Jerret: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jerret from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 156 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jerret 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 Jerret during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jerrets live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jerret
The name Jerret is a variant of the more common name Jarrett, which has its origins in the French language. It is derived from the Old French word "jaret," which means "little shield." This suggests that the name was originally borne by someone who was skilled in wielding a small shield or buckler.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jerret can be traced back to the 12th century in France. It was particularly popular among the Norman nobility, who played a significant role in the Norman conquest of England in 1066. This may explain the name's subsequent spread and usage in England and other parts of the British Isles.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Jerret was Jerret de Brienne, a French knight who lived in the late 12th century. He participated in the Third Crusade and was known for his bravery and skill in battle. Another notable figure was Jerret de Montfort, a Norman nobleman who accompanied William the Conqueror to England in 1066.
In the 13th century, the name Jerret appeared in the Domesday Book, a record of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name had become well-established in England by this time.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jerret. One such person was Jerret de Vere, an English nobleman who lived in the 13th century and served as a military commander during the Barons' War against King Henry III. Another was Jerret de Clifford, a 14th-century English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France.
In the 15th century, Jerret Woodville (c. 1440-1491) was a prominent English courtier and soldier who served under King Edward IV and King Richard III. He played a significant role in the Wars of the Roses and was eventually executed for his involvement in a rebellion against King Henry VII.
While the name Jerret has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it has left a lasting mark on history, particularly in its association with the Norman nobility and the medieval period in England and France.
People
Jerret + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerret 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
Jerret: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerret?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 433 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerret 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 791,580 US residents.
Is Jerret a common name?
We classify Jerret as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 453 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerret most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerret was 1990, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerret is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jerret a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerret 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.
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.