Jerod

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 6,009 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#11527 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

Jerod peaked during the Gen X years, when 295 babies received this name in a single year (1980). That era was defined by post-traditional, counterculture-influenced naming, and Jerod remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.

In the most recent SSA release, Jerod ranks #11527 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Jerod is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Jared, meaning 'descent' or 'ruling' — from the Hebrew yared, a name appearing in the book of Genesis as one of the long-lived patriarchs.

Jared was a top-100 American boy name from the 1970s through the 1990s. Jerod's spelling gives it a more distinctive visual identity while the pronunciation remains identical. With over 6,000 recorded U.S. births, Jerod has solid historical use.

EtymologyShow more

Phonetically, Jerod belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Jerod’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

#11527

Current Rank

6,009

Total births

Since 1936

1980

Peak year

295 births

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Popularity Over Time

Jerod was #2768 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #11527, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1936Peak: 1980 (295 births)Current: #11527

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jerod
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	31	#11506	▼
2010s	138	#7192	▼
2000s	506	#2701	▼
1990s	1,325	#975	▼
1980s	2,269	#603	▲
1970s	1,547	#700	▲
1960s	156	#2288	▲
1950s	19	#3634	▲
1940s	6	#3483	▼
1930s	12	#3411	—

The Story of Jerod

A Gen X name

Peaking in 1980, Jerod is a Gen X staple. Boys named Jerod are most likely born between 1970 and 1990.

How rare is Jerod?

Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Jerod — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1936, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1980s with 2,269 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Jerod by the numbers

Would fill 125 school buses
Meeting one Jerod per day would take 16.5 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(68 years, 1936–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jerod
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	6	#11527	+1 (20.0%)
2023	5	#13077	-1 (-16.7%)
2022	6	#11498	-3 (-33.3%)
2021	9	#8474	+4 (80.0%)
2020	5	#12952	-3 (-37.5%)
2019	8	#9252	0
2018	8	#9186	-6 (-42.9%)
2017	14	#6171	+7 (100.0%)
2016	7	#10164	-3 (-30.0%)
2015	10	#7743	-1 (-9.1%)
2014	11	#7263	+3 (37.5%)
2013	8	#9173	-10 (-55.6%)
2012	18	#5133	-4 (-18.2%)
2011	22	#4429	-10 (-31.3%)
2010	32	#3410	-5 (-13.5%)
2009	37	#3135	+17 (85.0%)
2008	20	#4809	-36 (-64.3%)
2007	56	#2320	+28 (100.0%)
2006	28	#3642	-1 (-3.4%)
2005	29	#3420	-9 (-23.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerod a boy's or girl's name?

Jerod is primarily a boy's name.

When was Jerod most popular?

Jerod reached its peak popularity in 1980 with 295 births that year. It is currently ranked #11527 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jerod?

Jerod is currently ranked #11527 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 6,009 babies since 1936.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1936–2024