Jerrid
Of Old German origin, meaning "spear-brave" or "brave with the spear".
Name Census estimates that about 1,040 living Americans carry the first name Jerrid. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jerrid today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerrid births was 1988 (52 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerrid. 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
1.0K
~ 1 in 329,571 Americans
Peak year
1988
52 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,117
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Jerrid: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jerrid 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 432 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
Jerrid 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 Jerrid during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jerrids live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Washington, Ohio recorded the most babies named Jerrid, while Texas, Ohio, Washington recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jerrid
The name Jerrid is an English variant of the name Jared, which has its origins in the Hebrew language. The name Jared is derived from the Hebrew word "yarad," which means "to descend" or "to come down." This name has roots in the Bible, as it appears in the Book of Genesis as the name of one of the antediluvian patriarchs.
The biblical Jared was the son of Mahalaleel and the father of Enoch. He lived for 962 years, according to the genealogies recorded in Genesis. The name Jared is mentioned in both the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jerrid can be traced back to the late Middle Ages in England. It is believed to have emerged as a variant spelling of Jared, possibly influenced by the French name Gerard or the Old English name Gered.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Jerrid was Jerrid of Canterbury, an English monk and historian who lived in the 12th century. He is notable for his historical writings, which provide valuable insight into the life and events of that period.
Another prominent figure with the name Jerrid was Jerrid the Gyrfalconer, a 13th-century falconer and author from England. He wrote a notable treatise on falconry, which has been preserved and studied by historians and falconers alike.
In the 16th century, Jerrid Hawthorne (1532-1591) was an English poet and playwright. He is best known for his poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
During the 17th century, Jerrid Winslow (1628-1683) was a notable figure in the early days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He was a prominent member of the Winslow family and played a significant role in the governance and development of the colony.
In more recent history, Jerrid Brinker (1890-1964) was a Dutch-American engineer and inventor. He is credited with several important innovations in the field of aeronautics, including the development of the Brinker Helicopter, one of the earliest successful helicopter designs.
It is worth noting that while the name Jerrid has its roots in ancient history and has been used throughout various periods, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other names. However, it has maintained a unique and distinctive quality that has endured over time.
People
Jerrid + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerrid 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
Jerrid: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerrid?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,040 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerrid 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 329,571 US residents.
Is Jerrid a common name?
We classify Jerrid as "Rare". It ranks above 90.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,086 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerrid most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerrid was 1988, when 52 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerrid is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jerrid a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerrid 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.