Jer
Jer is a girl baby name. Ranked #27,764 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 12 babies have been named Jer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,764 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #27,764
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Jer is also used as a boy name, ranked #39644.
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About the Name Jer
Jer is a girl name .
Is Jer a boy or girl name? Jer is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #27,764 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #39,644. Jer is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jer is currently ranked #27,764 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jer include Jersey, Jermani, Jersi, Jerzi, Jermany . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis