Jerrylee
A combination of the masculine names Jerry and Lee.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Jerrylee. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jerrylee today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerrylee births was 1984 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerrylee. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jerrylee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1984
7 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1984 SSA rank
#5,230
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Jerrylee: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jerrylee 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 Jerrylee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jerrylee
The name Jerrylee is a unique and intriguing combination, blending elements from different cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to a blend of the English given name Jerry and the Scottish surname Lee.
The first component, Jerry, is a diminutive form of the name Gerald, which derives from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'waltan' meaning 'to rule.' This name was popularized in the Middle Ages, particularly in England and France, where it was associated with nobility and strength.
The second component, Lee, has its roots in the Old English word 'leah,' meaning 'a meadow' or 'a clearing in a forest.' It was initially used as a topographic surname, indicating a person's place of origin or residence near a meadow or clearing.
While there are no direct historical references to the specific name Jerrylee in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the combination of these two elements reflects a blend of cultural influences and linguistic traditions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jerrylee was Jerrylee Parnell, an American blues musician born in Mississippi in 1909. He was known for his distinctive guitar playing and his contributions to the development of the Delta blues genre.
Another notable figure was Jerrylee Kramer, an American artist and sculptor born in 1939. Her work explored themes of identity, feminism, and the human experience, and she was recognized for her innovative use of materials and techniques.
In the literary world, Jerrylee Stokes was an American author and poet born in 1952. Her works often focused on themes of social justice, racial equality, and the African American experience, and she received numerous accolades for her powerful and evocative writing.
Jerrylee Underwood, born in 1967, was a pioneering figure in the field of computer science. She played a crucial role in the development of early artificial intelligence systems and made significant contributions to the field of machine learning.
Lastly, Jerrylee Anderson, a British environmentalist born in 1978, gained recognition for her tireless efforts in promoting sustainable living and advocating for the protection of endangered species and habitats around the world.
While the name Jerrylee may be uncommon, these individuals serve as examples of the diverse backgrounds and achievements associated with this unique moniker, reflecting a rich tapestry of cultural influences and personal legacies.
People
Jerrylee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerrylee 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
Jerrylee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerrylee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerrylee 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Jerrylee a common name?
We classify Jerrylee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerrylee most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerrylee was 1984, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerrylee is about 44 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 Jerrylee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jerrylee a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerrylee 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.
Is Jerrylee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jerrylee 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 Jerrylee 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 Jerrylee?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.