Jerek
boy nameJerek entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #3350 in 1988, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1979–2025
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rank today
#3350
peak (1988)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4842 |
| 1980s | #5176 |
| 1990s | #4730 |
| 2000s | #5196 |
| 2010s | #7561 |
| 2020s | #11882 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Jerek are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jerek alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jerek in 2025?
- Jerek is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Jerek most popular?
- Jerek peaked in 1988, reaching #3350 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jerek with classmates?
- Jerek will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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