Jere
boy nameJere entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #498 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#498
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #866 |
| 1890s | #861 |
| 1910s | #2096 |
| 1920s | #1551 |
| 1930s | #661 |
| 1940s | #641 |
| 1950s | #779 |
| 1960s | #1029 |
| 1970s | #2119 |
| 1980s | #3070 |
| 1990s | #5723 |
| 2000s | #9622 |
| 2010s | #10877 |
| 2020s | #12176 |
Living bearers
About 2,300 people named Jere are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jere alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jere in 2025?
- Jere is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Jere most popular?
- Jere peaked in 1941, reaching #498 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jere with classmates?
- Jere will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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