Jerlene
girl nameJerlene entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1219 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1219
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4544 |
| 1920s | #2995 |
| 1930s | #1463 |
| 1940s | #1543 |
| 1950s | #3021 |
| 1960s | #5134 |
| 1970s | #6705 |
| 1980s | #10452 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Jerlene are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jerlene alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jerlene in 2025?
- Jerlene is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jerlene most popular?
- Jerlene peaked in 1937, reaching #1219 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jerlene with classmates?
- Jerlene will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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