Jerron first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Jerron has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Jerron

A masculine name of Scottish origin meaning "fair or ruddy complexion".

Popularity of Jerron by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Jerron is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jerron.

YearMale CountFemale Count
202450
2023120
2022100
2021160
202070
2019160
2018220
2017220
2016230
2015210
2014230
2013180
2012210
2011290
2010300
2009310
2008260
2007380
2006360
2005300
2004400
2003390
2002310
2001470
2000320
1999370
1998310
1997480
1996290
1995490
1994440
1993590
1992560
1991500
1990550
1989630
1988480
1987490
1986310
1985310
1984410
1983390
1982390
1981400
1980400
1979360
1978340
1977220
1976220
1975280

The history of the first name Jerron

The name Jerron is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with roots tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It is derived from the Old English words "ger" meaning "spear" and "run" meaning "warrior" or "rune," an ancient Germanic alphabet. As such, the name Jerron was likely bestowed upon formidable warriors or those with a strong connection to ancient Germanic traditions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jerron can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The document lists a landowner named Jerron in the county of Wiltshire, England. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Anglo-Saxon population prior to the Norman Conquest.

In medieval times, the name Jerron appeared sporadically in various historical records and chronicles across Europe. One notable bearer was Jerron of Burgundy, a 12th-century knight who participated in the Second Crusade and fought alongside King Louis VII of France during the siege of Damascus in 1148.

During the Renaissance period, the name Jerron gained some prominence in the arts and literature. Jerron Delacroix (1510-1578) was a French painter known for his religious works and portraits, while Jerron Montfort (1547-1621) was an English playwright and poet who contributed to the flourishing of Elizabethan theater.

Moving into the modern era, Jerron Wilkins (1875-1941) was an American engineer and inventor who patented several groundbreaking designs for early automobiles and internal combustion engines. Another figure of note was Jerron Beaumont (1892-1968), a British explorer and naturalist who led expeditions to the Amazon rainforest and made significant contributions to the study of indigenous flora and fauna.

In the realm of sports, Jerron Jenkins (1920-2005) was a renowned American baseball player who played for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox during the 1940s and 1950s. More recently, Jerron Stokes (born 1984) is a former professional basketball player who enjoyed a successful career in the NBA, playing for teams such as the Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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