Jerita
girl nameJerita entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #3796 in 1952, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#3796
peak (1952)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4250 |
| 1940s | #4651 |
| 1950s | #4840 |
| 1960s | #5755 |
| 1970s | #8065 |
| 1980s | #9731 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Jerita are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Jerita alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jerita in 2025?
- Jerita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jerita most popular?
- Jerita peaked in 1952, reaching #3796 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jerita with classmates?
- Jerita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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