Jerris
Pronunciation: [ j-ERR-uhs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jerris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 118 babies have been named Jerris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jerris is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,301 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,301
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Girl Name
Jerris is also used as a girl name, ranked #67062.
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Old High German origin
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About the Name Jerris
Jerris is a boy name .
Is Jerris a boy or girl name? Jerris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,301 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,062. Jerris is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jerris is currently ranked #29,301 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jerris include Jer, Jey, Jerie, and Jerrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jerris include Jerry, Jerrell . 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