boy's name
Jerit
JAIR-it (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 37
Jerit is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2000 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1978, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jerit Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Jerit?
In 2000, Jerit was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jerit
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jerit Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jerit over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jerit
- English JAIR-it
Sibling Names for Jerit
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jerit — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jerit
How popular is the name Jerit?
In 2000, Jerit was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jerit a girl's or a boy's name?
Jerit is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jerit?
Jerit has 2 syllables.
When was Jerit most popular?
Jerit peaked in 1978, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.