Jerelyn
girl nameJerelyn entered the US charts in 1924, peaked at #1471 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1924–2025
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rank today
#1471
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4628 |
| 1930s | #3592 |
| 1940s | #2096 |
| 1950s | #2575 |
| 1960s | #4046 |
| 1970s | #6087 |
| 1980s | #8356 |
| 1990s | #10869 |
| 2000s | #10751 |
| 2010s | #10366 |
| 2020s | #11531 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jerelyn has been most popular in NY.
Living bearers
About 800 people named Jerelyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jerelyn alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jerelyn in 2025?
- Jerelyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jerelyn most popular?
- Jerelyn peaked in 1942, reaching #1471 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jerelyn with classmates?
- Jerelyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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