girl's name
Jerita
juh-REE-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 100
Jerita is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1986 it was given to 6 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 1952, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1939.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Jerita Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 17 |
How Popular Is Jerita?
In 1986, Jerita was given to 6 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 Jerita
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jerita Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jerita over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jerita
- English juh-REE-tuh
Sibling Names for Jerita
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jerita — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jerita
How popular is the name Jerita?
In 1986, Jerita was given to 6 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 Jerita a girl's or a boy's name?
Jerita is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jerita?
Jerita has 3 syllables.
When was Jerita most popular?
Jerita peaked in 1952, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.