Jerrolyn
Feminine name of English origin, a variant of the name Jerrilyn.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Jerrolyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jerrolyn today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerrolyn births was 1946 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerrolyn. 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 Jerrolyn is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Jerrolyns were born before 1962.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jerrolyn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1946
11 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1957 SSA rank
#6,500
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Jerrolyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jerrolyn from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 19 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jerrolyn 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 Jerrolyn 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 Jerrolyn
The name Jerrolyn is a modern English feminine given name that emerged in the 20th century. Its origins can be traced back to a combination of the masculine name Jerry, a diminutive form of the English name Jeremiah derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning "Yahweh has uplifted," and the feminine suffix "-lyn" or "-line," which is of Old English origin and often used to create feminine name variants.
While the name Jerrolyn itself does not have any direct historical or cultural roots, the name Jeremiah has a rich biblical history. It was the name of one of the major prophets in the Hebrew Bible, who lived in the 7th century BCE and played a significant role in the events surrounding the fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jerrolyn can be found in American birth records from the early 20th century. However, it was not until the latter half of the century that the name gained some popularity, particularly in the United States.
One of the earliest notable individuals named Jerrolyn was Jerrolyn Kathleen Rayborn, an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from 1983 to 1997. She was born in 1933 and played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and environmental issues in her state.
Another prominent figure with the name Jerrolyn was Jerrolyn Merlene Anderson, an American chef and cookbook author, born in 1949. She was known for her expertise in Southern cuisine and her efforts to preserve and promote the culinary traditions of the American South.
In the world of sports, Jerrolyn Ann Barnes, an American former professional basketball player, made her mark. Born in 1969, she played in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) for several teams, including the Los Angeles Sparks and the Houston Comets, during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Jerrolyn Latrice Mallett, an American businesswoman and entrepreneur, gained recognition for her work in the technology industry. Born in 1968, she founded several successful startups and served as a mentor and advocate for women in the tech sector.
Lastly, Jerrolyn Meshell Burgess, an American singer and songwriter, born in 1983, is known for her contributions to the contemporary R&B and neo-soul genres. She has released several acclaimed albums and has collaborated with notable artists in the music industry.
While the name Jerrolyn may not have a long historical lineage, it has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from politics and culinary arts to sports, business, and music, leaving their mark on contemporary history.
People
Jerrolyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerrolyn 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
Jerrolyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerrolyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerrolyn 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Jerrolyn a common name?
We classify Jerrolyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 24 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerrolyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerrolyn was 1946, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerrolyn is about 74 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 Jerrolyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jerrolyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerrolyn 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 Jerrolyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jerrolyn 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 Jerrolyn 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 share the name Jerrolyn?
You can see how many people share the name Jerrolyn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.